The Effect of Forearm Stretching and Tendon Gliding Exercise to Improve Writing Pace of Young Adults

Abstract

Background: Good writing pace contributes to more effective time management, higher quality of work, and improved overall performance in various areas of life. Strength and flexibility of the muscles and the overall posture of the writer affects the final output of writing. There are no sufficient studies regarding techniques to improve handwriting speed. So most of the students have a slow handwriting speed during exams and they can not express their full knowledge in papper. To achieve good handwriting speed, stretching and strengthening of forearm and intrinsic muscles of hand is important.  Methods: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria 30 students were selected. Pre test done by words per minute test and hand dynamometer. Then Flexor stretching and tendon gliding exercises for given 6 months. After that post test was done using words per minute test hand dynamometer and.  Result: Statistical analysis was done. Pre and post test done for hand dynamometer test and words per minute test. There is a significant difference in pre and post test values, hence it proved forearm stretching and tendon gliding exercise improve writing pace of young adults.  Conclusion: According to this study ,forearm stretching and tendon gliding exercise is effective in improving writing pace.