Patient profile · Conditions
Inflammatory arthritis flare
Your hand joints are hot, swollen, and stiff — often with a systemic condition.
Hot, swollen, painful hand joints with prolonged morning stiffness. Flare-mode care, joint protection, and when to escalate.
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Education-only job paths — not job-site clearance.
Typical load pattern for this profile: Gentle mobility-first movements (flare-aware) · Guided exercise library
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Diagnosed inflammatory arthritis (e.g., RA, psoriatic) in flare
- Hot, swollen joints with prolonged morning stiffness
- Systemic symptoms may be present
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Flare mode overrides strengthening.
- Gentle pain-free motion, rest breaks, and joint protection.
- Resume strength only after heat and swelling reduce.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Blocks resistive grip and pinch during flares.
- Defaults to short, frequent mobility blocks.
- Suggests rheumatology contact when flares persist.
Guided library
Exercises commonly tied to this profile’s diagnoses
From the in-app catalog for education — not an individualized prescription. Skip moves your clinician has ruled out.
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.
Condition programs
Regimen hubs that often pair with this profile
Structured education tracks — not a substitute for your clinician's protocol. Open a hub to read phases and equipment ideas.
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