Ideal Pen for Writer's Cramp Like Symptoms-A Clinical Trial Nitsure Peeyoosha V1,*, Khatri Subhash M2 1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum, Karnataka, India 2Ex-Principal & Professor, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum, Karnataka, India *Corresponding author: Peeyoosha V. Nitsure M.P.T (Ortho), Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum. Karnataka. India. Phone: 91-831-2473906, Mobile: 91-9844821355, Tel Fax: 91-831-2474727 E-mail: peeoo123@yahoo.com
Online published on 28 September, 2015. Abstract Background and Objectives This study intended to find out the effect of type of ink and size of pen on writing aptitudes in subjects with symptoms of WC. Method Materials 40 subjects, systematically allocated to groups A to E, intervened with large diameter ballpoint, gel, ink pens and small diameter gel and ink pens. Subjects had small diameter ballpoint pen as habit pen. They were made to write with habit pen on the first day and then with one of the five intervention pens the next day. Outcome measures were pain, fatigue, speed of writing and duration for the onset of discomfort. Results The large diameter pens exhibited decreased pain and delayed onset of discomfort over small diameter and habit pens. The small diameter ink pen group showed significant fatigue over habit pen. Conclusion Large diameter pens proved to be superior of all. Further research needs to be considered. Top Keywords Pens, Writing, Occupational cramps, Diameter, Ink. Top |