Which statement aligns with the second step's early rehab content?

• A. Primary load management (early stage rehab)
• B. Stabilize foundation before rebuilding the house
• C. Desensitize the pain generator
• D. Focus on simple functional movements

Answer: (A)

Load management is the core idea here: in the early stage of rehab you’re carefully controlling how much stress you put on the injured tissues, how often, and for how long, then gradually increasing that load as the tissue tolerates it. This pacing—starting with low-load, controlled activities and progressing only as tolerated—lets healing occur and builds capacity without provoking a flare. That’s why this option fits the second step’s early rehab content best. Desensitizing the pain generator relates more to pain processing and might come into play later if pain sensitivity is a factor, not the main early action. Focusing on simple functional movements can be part of rehab, but the key early principle emphasized in this step is managing load.