Night Owl,

I have used Autoharps as a physical Therapy aid both personally and professionally. The slightly resistive nature of the springs and the movement front to back on the chord courses are great for mobility therapy with finger injuries, In my case a table saw but it is fine for arthritis as well. Watch out for Carpal Tunnel issues with the Autoharp when held upright however.

Muscle attrophy in casted or immobilized limbs can be lessend with music therapy. Especially when the individual is a participant with an instrument. Try a kazoo band. even if you can't tap a toe you tend to move muscles to a beat, cast or no.

Please take note of my minimal success. While I can still play a bit, I can't type any better than before and I spell worse.

Don