Adult Graphotherapy: Rediscovering the Gesture
Graphotherapy is not just for children. More adults consult for writing pain, legibility loss, need to restore fluid gesture after injury or for professional reasons. Students preparing exams, professionals taking handwritten notes and those wanting to beautify their writing find effective, personalized support.
Why Adults Consult
Writing pain (writer's cramp, wrist tendinitis), legibility loss, exam preparation (4-6 hours of handwriting), post-traumatic rehabilitation (fracture, surgery, stroke), aesthetic needs and hand change after accident.
Adult Rehabilitation Specifics
Adults have deeply ingrained graphic automatisms requiring 'unlearning'. Exercises are more targeted, sessions may be spaced biweekly, patient autonomy is greater. Work focuses on: pencil grip correction, gesture relaxation, speed optimization and space management.
Expected Results
Pain reduction from first sessions. Visible legibility improvement in 5-10 sessions. Speed gains in 10-15 sessions. Complete rehabilitation: 10-20 sessions with daily home practice.
Graphotherapy in the Digital Age
Neuroscience shows handwriting activates brain areas keyboard typing does not, favouring memorization, comprehension and creativity.
Disclaimer
For persistent writing pain, consult a doctor to rule out organic causes. Graphotherapists can work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists.