The iPad Syndrome: Are Children’s Hands Getting Weaker?
Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
06-Mar-18 16:00
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A recent article in South China Morning Post reported on the phenomenon of poor hand motor and dexterity skills among children who overuse touchscreen phones and tablets. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us through the development of hand function in childhood, and whether children are losing the ability to hold a pencil.
Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek
Presented by: Meera Sivasothy
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Tags: gadgets, tablets, motor skills, dexterity, finger muscles, The Bigger Picture, Health and Living