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Improving Handwriting Post-Stroke
Overview
This comprehensive occupational therapy guide helps stroke survivors improve their handwriting abilities through structured exercises and adaptive strategies. It covers goal setting for specific writing tasks, preparation techniques including proper posture, and progressive exercises targeting warm-up, strengthening, coordination, eye-hand coordination, and joint sensation. The material includes functional task practice with real-world applications like cheque writing and form completion, plus guidance on adaptive handwriting aids such as specialized pens and grips. Practical worksheets and vendor information support implementation of the rehabilitation program.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.