Module

OT for arm/hand recovery — strengthening, electrical stimulation, splints (what to ask)

Survivor/caregiver module covering common OT/PT adjuncts for upper limb: strengthening concepts, NMES/FES concepts, splinting purpose, and how to discuss risks/benefits with therapists

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate18 minStandard (9–12)

Educational only

Educational only — devices and dosing must be prescribed and monitored by clinicians/therapists.

Get help now

Stop use and seek medical help if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or new stroke-like symptoms. For skin burns or severe pain from a device: stop immediately and contact your clinician/therapist.

What you'll learn

Understand common devices/adjuncts for arm recovery
Ask good questions about risks/benefits and dosing
Recognize when something feels unsafe

Strengthening basics

Why it helps
Avoid compensations
Start small

NMES/FES (electrical stimulation)

What it is
Who it may fit
Skin safety

Splints/orthoses

Purpose
Comfort + skin checks
Wear schedule

What to ask your therapist

Goals
Dose
How we’ll measure
Side effects

Stop rules

Sharp pain
Numbness
Skin burns/irritation

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 4 answered

1. When using a splint, you should:

2. A good question for a therapist about NMES/FES is:

3. A stop rule includes:

4. The goal of adjuncts is to: