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Hand-Strengthening Exercises for Kids

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Adah Chung

Handwriting is a complex process that involves multiple systems in the body to coordinate: visual-motor, fine-motor dexterity, kinesthetic awareness, shoulder stability, postural stability for sitting and hand strength. For children who have poor hand strength, hand exercises might help.

Adah Chung has been a freelance writer since 2008. She is published on websites such as Work.com and in the "Perspective on Physician Assistant Education" journal. Along with writing, she is also an occupational therapist. Chung held a faculty position in medical education at the University of Colorado and has a master's degree in education from the University of Toronto in Canada.