Patient profile · Acute & unclear
Stiffness after a cast or splint
Your cast or splint just came off and your hand feels stiff and weak.
Plain-language guide to regaining motion after immobilization. Tendon glides, blocking, edema control, and frequency-over-force programming.
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Recently removed cast or splint
- Stiff fingers or wrist, mild swelling
- Cleared for active motion
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Frequent short mobility sessions beat one long session.
- Tendon glides, joint blocking, and thumb opposition restore active motion.
- Strength is added after motion and symptoms are stable.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Builds short, frequent mobility blocks.
- Holds heavy resistance until swelling settles.
- Tracks fingertip-to-palm progress per digit.
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
- Flares: standard calm-down rules apply — see Flare-up mode in the app navigation.
- Workload: use Safety & overexercise prevention for daily readiness pacing.
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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