Neurological hand impairment
You're rebuilding hand function after a stroke or another neurological condition.
Clinician clearance recommended before strengthening
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Recovering hand function after stroke or neurological event
- Reduced active control, possible spasticity
- Working with a neuro therapy team
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Task-specific practice with real objects.
- Quality and active intent over raw repetition.
- Spasticity-aware positioning and rest.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Prefers grasp-and-release tasks over passive movement.
- Backs off when fatigue degrades movement quality.
- Coordinates with clinician-led neuro rehab.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Warnings: chronic personas add graded-activity reminders whenever pain scores are mid-range or higher.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
Cited educational references
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