01
Set the environment
Adjust the table before adapting your body
Table height, client position, bolsters, room to move, and footwear influence leverage and balance. One setup does not fit every body or technique.
- Practice adjustments before clinic
- Keep walking paths clear
- Use equipment designed for the task
02
Change tools and load
Do not make thumbs solve every problem
Training should include choices among broad hands, forearms, supported positions, movement, and reducing pressure. Pain or numbness is not a professional rite of passage.
- Report symptoms early
- Alternate tasks when possible
- Avoid pushing through sharp or neurological symptoms
03
Plan the week
Sustainability includes scheduling
Breaks, session variety, administrative blocks, hydration, food, sleep, and recovery affect capacity. A high session count is not automatically a successful schedule.
- Build gradual volume
- Track later-day symptoms
- Seek appropriate evaluation for persistent problems