Pappas OPT Physical, Sports & Hand Therapy

06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring spirit of freedom, resilience, and hope.
As we honor this important day in history, we recognize the generations who fought for freedom and the countless individuals who continue to shape our communities, inspire progress, and create positive change.
Together, we celebrate freedom and the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Black community. 💚❤️🖤💛

06/18/2026

What does chronic pain really look like today? To find out, Confluent Health launchedThe Pain Perspective, a new research initiative designed to better understand how chronic pain affects people's lives, access to care, and recovery journeys.

Based on insights from more than 1,200 patients, the report explores the physical, emotional, and financial realities of living with chronic pain and highlights opportunities to improve care.

Here are a few key findings:
➡️ 85% are currently living with chronic pain
➡️ 82% say pain limits daily activities
➡️ 65% report mental health challenges related to pain
➡️ 47% have avoided care because of cost
➡️ 90% would recommend physical therapy

It's clear: chronic pain affects far more than the body, but effective, evidence-based care can help. If pain is limiting your life, know that you have options. Physical therapy can help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities that matter most.

Learn more: https://confluenthealth.com/pain-perspective/

06/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cranston Sockanosset's newest team member!

A 2005 graduate from CCRI, Sonja is passionate about physical therapy and helping patients reduce their pain & overcome impairments so they can return to doing the things they love. "I understand how awful it is dealing with daily pain and dysfunction. Being able to support patients in regaining their strength, mobility and Independence is incredibly rewarding to me."

Outside of the clinic, Sonja enjoys supporting her two children in their sports and activities. She stays active by playing softball & values spending time with her family.

Welcome to the team!🙌

06/12/2026

Pappas OPT is honored to be awarded one of Providence Business News Best Places to Work for 2026!🌟🌟

06/11/2026

Woonsocket’s clinic outing started off at for great food & conversation 👉 then to a pottery class where they quickly discovered who had some hidden artistic talents🎨

06/11/2026

Watching the World Cup ⚽? Your body doesn't have to stay on the sidelines.
Long stretches of sitting can leave your hips, glutes, and calves feeling stiff. Try these simple soccer-inspired stretches and exercises during the match to keep your body moving.

06/09/2026

✈️ One of the biggest mistakes travelers make has nothing to do with packing.
It starts before you even leave and can leave you dealing with stiffness, aches, fatigue, and poor mobility before your trip really begins.
Here's what physical therapists recommend to help your body travel better.
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From planes and trains to long road trips in a car, travel usually comes with one unavoidable thing: a lot of sitting. And while your vacation may be relaxing, your body might disagree. Research shows sitting for more than four hours at a time can lead to stiffness, tight hips, joint, back and ne...

06/05/2026

Hands down, the best team around🙌

Happy National Hand Therapy Week to our incredible group of hand therapists!

06/02/2026

⚽ Soccer injuries aren't always caused by one bad play.
Many of the most common injuries—from ankle sprains and hamstring strains to ACL tears—can often be traced back to things players never think about: fatigue, recovery, strength deficits, and training load.

The surprising part? Where it hurts isn't always where the problem starts.
Before you brush off that lingering pain, take a look at what every soccer player should know about injury prevention, recovery, and getting back in the game.

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With the Global Soccer Championship kicking off soon, soccer is about to take center stage again. Soccer is fast, reactive, and physically demanding, which can lead to sports injuries.  Most players accept injuries as part of the game. They rest for a few days, maybe tape something up, and...

06/01/2026

Huge shout out to our team members who helped out at the Special Olympics this past Saturday!! Always an honor to participate in and support such a meaningful event👏⚽️