The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen, Weighted Ballpoint Pen with Patented Ergonomic Grip for Parkinson's, Essential Tremor, Arthritis and Hand Weakness, Refillable Metal Pen for Adults, Black, TPG-651
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The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen, Weighted Ballpoint Pen with Patented Ergonomic Grip for Parkinson's, Essential Tremor, Arthritis and Hand Weakness, Refillable Metal Pen for Adults, Black, TPG-651
- DEVELOPED BY DOCTORS FOR STEADIER WRITING: Designed for adults with Parkinson's, essential tremor, arthritis, carpal tunnel, neuropathy, or reduced hand strength. The weighted metal body and sculpted grip work together for smoother, more controlled, more legible handwriting.
- THE PATENTED PENCIL GRIP, NOT JUST A FAT GRIP: Our contoured ergonomic grip guides fingers into the correct writing position and cushions pressure points. Comfortable for right- and left-handed writers, and a favorite of occupational therapists for 30+ years.
- HEAVYWEIGHT METAL BARREL, APPROX. 4 OZ: Substantially heavier than a standard pen, the solid metal body adds stability and dampens shaky strokes. Retractable click mechanism, pocket clip, and polished chrome accents give it a premium feel that lasts.
- REFILLABLE WITH STANDARD PARKER-TYPE REFILLS: Ships with a genuine Schmidt Parker-style black ballpoint cartridge. When it runs out, replace it with any standard Parker-type refill from an office store. Buy once, use for years.
- GREAT FOR SENIORS, THERAPY, AND EVERYDAY USE: A thoughtful gift for a parent or grandparent who wants to keep writing checks, cards, and notes independently. Adult size, approx. 5.5 inches long. From The Pencil Grip, a family-owned small business trusted since 1992.
The HeavyWeight Pencil is a therapeutic product designed to help manage and overcome hand health issues. It can improve handwriting legibility by reducing tremors, reducing fatigue, and increasing muscle strength. The HeavyWeight Pencil combines two unique, beneficial features – added weight and a patented ergonomic grip. The weight of the pencil (4.0 ounces/.25 pounds/133 grams) encourages support from larger muscles in the arm, and reduces the burden on smaller, more sensitive hand muscles. The weight helps the pencil effortlessly rest in the hand, and means there’s no need to provide downward pressure for it to write. Includes graphite refills.
Balanced weight makes it easy to hold and control.View larger The unique grip.
View larger Helping Adults With Daily Living
Tremors, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a general lack of strength, and other hand heath issues effect millions of adults. These can make the many daily activities that involve handwriting difficult and painful. The HeavyWeight Pencil strengthens hands and promotes steadier, more legible handwriting. As the weight encourages the use of larger muscles, it eases stress on the fingers, wrist, and hands. This reduces the effects of hand health issues on daily living and quality of life.
Helping Children Develop Handwriting SkillsChildren need to develop fine motor skills and adequate hand strength before they can improve their handwriting. The added weight of the HeavyWeight Pencil addresses both issues. And, the unique grip is recommended by occupational therapists to help children learn to write.
The WeightThe Heavyweight Pencil weighs approximately 4.0 ounces. This is equal to a stack of 20 quarters, or five AA batteries. The weight is evenly distributed throughout the pencil so it is easily balanced and controlled. Weighted products like the HeavyWeight Pencil are widely recommended by occupational therapists for managing the challenges associated with hand health disorders.
The Unique GripThe grip on the HeavyWeight Pencil is called The Pencil Grip. It was designed by a doctor for comfort and control. The unique shape of The Pencil Grip gently positions fingers in the proper, ergonomic position for gripping. This proper positioning reduces stress on the fingers, reduces fatigue, and helps the hand relax as it writes. To use, Righties and Lefties simply place their thumb on the “R†or the “L†printed on the grip. The other fingers will naturally fall into place with the middle finger on the underside of the grip.
Weighs about the same as five AA batteries.View larger Made By The Pencil Grip, Inc.
Invented in 1992 by Dr. Lois Provda, a prominent educational therapist, The Pencil Grip became a family endeavor. Two decades later, the company is still run by the Provdas. The family is incredibly grateful to the millions of parents, teachers, and therapists who have put their trust in their products. For a comprehensive list of products from The Pencil Grip, Inc., visit www.amazon.com/thepencilgrip.
Use The HeavyWeight Pencil To:
- Improve handwriting
- Provide comfort and control
- Reduce hand fatigue and tremors
- Build hand strength and fine motor skills
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