Analysis of the preferred writing tool grip in Czech university students
Authors:
Vyskotová J.; Rybišárová M.; Aláčová Gaul P.; Svobodová A.; Konečný P.
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav klinické rehabilitace, Fakulta zdravotnických věd, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, Olomouc
Published in:
Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 30, 2023, No. 1, pp. 24-33.
Category:
Original Papers
doi:
https://doi.org/10.48095/ccrhfl202324
Overview
Introduction: A pencil grip is considered as one of the indicators of graphomotoric maturity of an individual. The pencil grip and skills for its use develop gradually during the neuromaturation of the central nervous system as it is connected with cognitive functions, motivation and learning. A child uses initially a palmar grip only, but with age it evolves into one of its final forms. Aim: To analyse currently used types of pencil grips in university students. Methods: Videography was used to monitor the commonly used types of pencil grips depending on the writing speed in the cohort of 100 students of Palacký University in Olomouc aged 19–25 years. Results: The findings show that modifications of digital grips, modified dynamic tripod and open web space tripod are currently the most common pencil grips used in the Czech university students. The most frequently used writing tool is a roller pen. Several significant changes in a pencil grip occurred with changing the speed of handwriting. Conclusion: Currently the most frequently used types of pencil grips in Czech university students are modified tripod digital grips.
Keywords:
handwriting – graphomotorics – pencil grip – digital grip – tripod grip – quadruped grip – lateral grip
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