Manual trade / repetitive grip
You grip, twist, vibrate, or impact your hands at work all day.
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Construction, mechanics, food service, hairstyling, healthcare, agriculture
- Heavy gripping, vibration, or repeated forceful motions
- Symptoms after long shifts or specific tasks
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Periodize load — heavier days, lighter days, recovery days.
- Tool changes and grip-position education reduce risk.
- Targeted strength rebuilds capacity for the job.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Watches next-morning response closely after work days.
- Blocks high-load grip when symptoms rise.
- Adds work-simulation in graded doses.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: swelling/pain flares emphasize tool substitution and vibration avoidance.
- Warnings: trade personas get extra copy when pain or swelling scores trend high.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
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