Post Acute/Subacute phase duration ranges from

• A. 4-8 weeks
• B. 2 days-6 weeks
• C. 2-4 days
• D. 1-2 years

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that the post-acute/subacute phase is the healing window after the initial inflammation, focused on tissue repair and remodeling. This period typically spans about two days after injury up to six weeks. During this time, inflammation has largely subsided, pain and swelling lessen, but the tissue is still vulnerable and not ready for high-stress loads. Treatments emphasize gentle, progressive loading, restoration of range of motion, and gradual return to function, avoiding aggressive forces that could disrupt healing. Other timeframes either fall into the acute phase (very early days) or into chronic healing (months to years), so they don’t describe this intermediate healing window.