The development of tight, cramped cursive as a result of degenerating motor control is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease. Known as micrographia, this condition can often lead people to put down their pens forever, but a team of British engineers say there might yet be hope for sufferer's of this dispiriting ailment. Dopa Solution's ARC pen is a vibrating writing device that stimulates muscles in the hand, giving those with Parkinson's better control when putting pen to paper. .. Continue Reading ARC vibrating pen steadies the ship for people with Parkinson's disease
Section: Health and Wellbeing
Tags: Handwriting, Motor Skills, Parkinson, Writing
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from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://www.gizmag.com/arc-pen-parkinsons-disease/36830/
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