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Hand cramping, forearm tightness, difficulty writing. why?

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Writer's cramp: No single treatment strategy is appropriate for every case of writer's cramp. One of the most effective methods is adapting tasks to try to avoid triggering the dystonic movements--this may involve occupational therapy or using assistive/adapted devices.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2018

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