Write With Your Feet
People who are born with no arms or lose their hands in an accident are really just like athletes who train their bodies to perform. Through practice and with incredible muscle control, these people train their toes and feet to move easily and gracefully while holding a pen and writing. These same muscles can be used for working a computer and any other mobility skills that require arms.
Instructions
1. Exercise the ankles so they can bear the strain involved in holding the foot up for long periods of time. The ligaments will also strain and need to be worked. With the heel stable on the floor, stretch and pull the top of the foot up and down. Put resistance on the motion with weighted pulleys to increase strength.
2. Practice picking up a pen or pencil with the big toe and the second toe. Push the toes flat down beside the pencil and lay the big toe on top of the object. Squeeze down on the pencil and lift it using your ankle.
3. Keep your heel on the floor as an anchor so that you can concentrate on moving the end of the pencil over the paper. As you being to learn this new way of writing, expect to tear up the paper until you become more proficient with practice.
4. Take breaks to avoid cramping. Give your ankles and lower legs plenty of range of motion exercise by turning them to each side and holding the stretch. Use ice to treat inflammation when you've been writing for hours and your Achilles tendon become swollen from overuse.
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