Writing can be a stressful and painful task for people who have lost manual dexterity due to:
- arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis)
- basal joint arthritis (CMC joint)
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- tendinitis (or tenosynovitis)
A comfortable pen makes writing easier and less stressful for people suffering with soreness, swelling, and joint pain in the hands, fingers, thumb, and wrist. Ergonomically-designed writing tools can maximize comfort.
1. Pilot® Dr. Grip® Neon-Colored Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point
Pilot's retractable cushion grip ballpoint. Cushion grip designed for comfort and to reduce writing fatigue. Recommended by the Arthritis Foundation.2. EzGrip Ergonomic Pens and Grips
The design of the EzGrip pen allows writing to be comfortable and effortless. The EzGrip pen eliminates cramping and pain by requiring minimal downward pressure from a single finger to control it and requires a very light grip. 5-star pen! Read the review.3. Uni-ball Mitsubishi Alpha Gel Ballpoint Pen Series
The Alpha Gel ballpoint pen was such a hit in Japan that Uni-ball now offers 6 variations of the line. The grip is filled with silicon gel making it a pen with unmatched comfort. The Alpha Gel HD line has a slightly firmer grip than the soft standard Alpha Gel.4. The Ring-Pen
The design of this pen is beyond unique! The ring in the middle of the pen is for your index finger - which alters the grip and takes away strain and stress on the hand and fingers. Excellent for people with problems gripping. In the USA, buy from http://www.ringpenusa.com/5. Evo.pen
The evo.pen has a unique shape, designed for adaptive use. It is unlike the usual cylindrical or stick pen style. The evo.pen is contoured to the shape of the index finger and supported by the thumb, allowing people to write without pain. Commended by the Arthritis Foundation, hand therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.6. Pilot® G-2™ Retractable Gel Ink Rollerball Pen
Easy grip makes writing less strenuous. Smooth gel ink.
7. Avery® Writes-A-Lot® Egrip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Pink Barrel
Chubby barrel for easy grip, designed for people who write a lot.8. Sanford® PhD™ Multi™ Multi-Purpose Writing Instrument, Pen/Pencil/PDA Stylus
Great choice for those who love a wide barrel writing instrument in a pen/pencil combination.9. Papermate DynaGrip Plus Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Non-Refillable, Med, Blue
Comfortable grip. Smooth writing.10. BIC XXL Professional Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium, Silver Barrel/Black Ink
Wide barrel grip. Comfortable to use. BIC brings you a great pen!
