Fresh injury, no surgery yet
Your hand was injured recently and you have not yet been evaluated.
Clinician clearance recommended before strengthening
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Recent fall, jam, crush, or laceration
- Pain, swelling, bruising, or limited motion
- Unsure if you need urgent care
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Today: protect, ice, elevate, and watch for red flags.
- First week: get evaluated to rule out fracture, ligament rupture, tendon injury, or nerve injury.
- Then: follow the diagnosis-specific path the clinician confirms.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Treats the hand as high-risk until clarified.
- Allows symptom logging, education, and edema control only.
- Refuses strengthening until a diagnosis is confirmed.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: ligament-heavy diagnoses add stability-aware warnings on high-pain days.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
Cited educational references
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