Awareness
Soreness awareness
Muscle tiredness after new activity vs pain that persists—education for load adjustment, not self-diagnosis.
Muscle soreness (often normal)
Delayed ache 24–48 hours after new walks or strength—often eases with light movement and sleep. Both sides equally sore suggests muscle adaptation.
Adjust load when…
- Joint pain sharp during activity
- Swelling visible or stiff morning after every walk
- Pain worsens each session for two weeks
- Limping to finish loops
Comparison table
| Signal | Often suggests | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dull thigh ache day 2 | Muscle adaptation | Light walk; monitor |
| Knee pinch every step | Load issue | Shorten loop; discuss if persists |
| Back spasm after hinge | Pattern issue | Review station 3; clinician if repeats |
Not triage
Planning tool only—acute severe injury or sudden weakness uses local emergency services.
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