Overuse Syndrome
Overuse syndrome is one of the most common, and least discussed, long-term considerations for people with upper limb differences. Because these bodies often work harder and rely on compensation, strain can build gradually over time. This resource hub offers practical, prevention-focused guidance to support strength, balance, and participation across childhood and adulthood.
Simple, family-friendly habits that help protect growing bodies. These five daily practices support balance, strength, and rest for children with upper limb differences — and work well for the whole family
An age-appropriate guide to introducing upper limb difference body care and overuse syndrome awareness with your child, without fear, pressure, or singling them out. Designed to support whole-family conversations about strong, sustainable bodies.
People with one-sided upper limb differences (ULD) experience increased risk of developing overuse syndrome over their lifetimes due to strain on the dominant side. Learn all about overuse syndrome and what parents and practitioners can do to help
We delve into messaging that can be detrimental to the development of a child with a hand/arm/limb difference from the child’s perspective. People who did not grow up with a limb difference may not realize how this messaging can affect a child and what the alternatives are.