Traffic Light Approach to Pain Illustration

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Infographic titled “Traffic Light Approach to Pain in Rehabilitation” showing three color-coded pain zones. Green light is labeled 0–3/10 pain and encourages continuing or progressing when symptoms settle within 24 hours. Yellow light is labeled 4–5/10 pain and recommends caution, modifying load, volume, range, or intensity, and monitoring the response. Red light is labeled 6+/10 pain and advises stopping, reducing load, and reassessing the plan for sharp pain, limping, worsening symptoms, or symptoms that escalate after activity. A note says to contact your provider if unsure, and the goal states that pain is acceptable in the green and yellow zones while gradually building capacity.