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Prioritize rest and consult your doctor before increasing activity.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Adjust for activity type<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (activityType === \"high_impact\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            safeWindowMinutes = Math.floor(safeWindowMinutes * 0.6);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else if (activityType === \"moderate\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            safeWindowMinutes = Math.floor(safeWindowMinutes * 0.85);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Adjust for medication timing (best to schedule activity around peak effect)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let medicationAdvice = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (medicationTiming === \"as_needed\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            medicationAdvice = \"&#x1f48a; Take pain medication 30-45 minutes BEFORE planned activity for best effect.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else if (medicationTiming === \"scheduled\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            medicationAdvice = \"&#x1f48a; Schedule activities 1-2 hours after taking medication (peak effectiveness).\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            medicationAdvice = \"&#x1f48a; If using no medication, use non-pharmacologic methods: ice\/heat, stretching, distraction.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Duration recommendation vs current plan<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let durationAdvice = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (durationMinutes > safeWindowMinutes) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            durationAdvice = `&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Your planned activity (${durationMinutes} min) exceeds the recommended safe window (${safeWindowMinutes} min). 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