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Writer's cramp (WC) is a focal dystonia causing impairments in daily life. Behavioral treatment approaches
have been shown to improve handwriting performance, though outcomes remain
sub-optimal. PURPOSE : To examine the effects of the handwriting
training and auditory grip force feedback in seven patients with WC. METHODS: Handwriting performance was examined before and after treatment. Writing
frequency, fluency, and pressure were recorded with a digitizing tablet and grip
forces during handwriting were recorded. Subjective writing performance and pain
were rated on visual analog scales. RESULTS:
The treatment resulted in
significant reductions in writing pressure and pain, while writing performance
was significantly improved. CONCLUSIONS: Patients in this study with WC, who
exhibit grip force and pressure problems, benefit from feedback-supported handwriting training.

Langue : ANGLAIS