red light -
Sx peripheralize or increase during a repeated motion or position, and remain worse upon cessation of the motions/position for more than 3-5 minutes after
STOP
yellow light -
Sx peripheralize or increase during a repeated motion or position, but after cessation of the motions/position, Sx return to baseline
Proceed with caution
green light
Sx centralize or decrease during repeated motion/position, and after cessation of motions/position, Sx remain better
That's a quick summary and you should use the stoplight rule not only for repeated motions or positions of relief, but all treatments.
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