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I don't have a reference, but several years ago I read an article that described improving one's hand-writing by engaging the entire arm up through the shoulder
by pasbesoin 16y ago
I don't have a reference, but several years ago I read an article that described improving one's hand-writing by engaging the entire arm up through the shoulder. The amount of movement further up the arm is small, but it transforms the overall effort. As I recall the article describing, many people "freeze up" their arm, resulting in all the effort being made in the wrist and hand. This also increases strain and fatigue.
I tried what they suggested, a few times, and it did seem to have some effect, but I didn't stick with it methodically.
Sorry not to have a reference, but maybe Google will find it, if it sounds of interest.
- Mz 16y agoThis makes perfect sense to me. If you do massage, the strength comes from larger muscles like the shoulders, back and even legs. The hands need to remain relaxed or you hurt the person. So I can well imagine a similar principle applying to writing.
- sujeetsr 16y agoFound this link that talks about the correct technique for writing (engaging the forearm and shoulder instead of 'finger-writing') http://www.paperpenalia.com/handwriting.html http://www.paperpenalia.com/handwriting.html