Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: June | Volume: 9 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 137-142
Effect of Tendon Gliding Exercises and Forearm Stretching on Speed of Writing among College Students
Pratibha Pradip Pandekar1, Poonam H.Patil2
1Student, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Deemed To Be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Cardio pulmonary, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Deemed To Be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Poonam H.Patil
ABSTRACT
Background: Handwriting is a complex activity that consists of visual motor coordination abilities, motor planning, cognitive and perceptual skills, as well as tactile and kinesthetic sensitivities. . Higher academic grades can be achieved with the help of better handwriting speed.
Handwriting speed is affected by strength and flexibility of muscles. Tendon gliding is important which dictates motion and strength. Stretching improves flexibility and releases tension of muscle.
Objectives: (1) To determine the effect of tendon gliding exercises on speed of writing among college students and (2)To determine the effect of forearm stretching on speed of writing among college students.
Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Committee. A total of 64 students were selected based on inclusion criteria. Randomization was done by simple random sampling. Tendon gliding exercises and forearm stretching were given to the students. The outcome measure for handwriting speed was assessed by Handwriting Speed Test. Post test assessment was taken after 4 weeks of intervention.
Result: The statistical result of this study showed that there was a statistically significant difference in pre test and post test of both 3 min test(p <0.0001) and 9 min test(p <0.0001) of Handwriting speed Test.
Conclusion: Tendon gliding exercises and forearm stretching focus on strength and flexibility respectively which have effect on improving handwriting speed among college students.
Key words: Tendon gliding exercises, forearm stretching, speed of writing, college students