Athlete or musician (precision hand)
You need precision, endurance, and pain-free return to your sport or instrument.
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Climber, golfer, racquet, throwing, or contact sport
- Guitarist, pianist, string, or wind player
- Sport- or performance-driven recovery goals
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Restore mobility and basic strength first.
- Reintroduce sport- or instrument-specific motions in short bouts.
- Build duration and intensity with quality cues.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Adds precision and dexterity tasks earlier.
- Schedules return-to-activity blocks with rest.
- Holds escalation if next-morning is worse.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: stiffness/pain flares steer you away from speed/PR work until morning symptoms normalize.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
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