After carpal tunnel release
You had carpal tunnel surgery and want to return to typing, gripping, and daily tasks safely.
Clinician clearance recommended before strengthening
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Within the first 12 weeks of carpal tunnel release
- Pillar pain, scar tenderness, or grip weakness
- Numbness improving but not fully resolved
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Early: wound protection, edema control, gentle tendon glides.
- After closure: scar massage, graded grip and pinch.
- Later: typing endurance, work simulation, and ergonomic changes.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Disables scar work until the wound is fully closed.
- Adds desensitization options for pillar tenderness.
- Holds heavy gripping until pillar pain settles.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: prioritize protocol messaging to your surgical team before escalating home exercises.
- Workload: the app biases smaller doses while post-op personas are active.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
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