BRIANA O’GRADY, DPT

Phone: 401.777.7000 – Option 3
Office Location(s): Wakefield |

Briana received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Elon University. She holds certifications in Functional Dry Needling Level 1, Barbell Rehab Method, and Blood Flow Restriction. Briana is passionate about empowering patients to become confident, take control of their own health and reclaim their active lifestyles participating fully in the sports and activities they love to do. With a collaborative approach she guides patients through a fun and fulfilling experience.

Briana was a NCAA Division 1 Track & Field Athlete at Elon University, and is now a Track & Field coach at South Kingstown High School. She is a fan of the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots, and when she’s not in the clinic, sheenjoys playing in a co-ed soccer league, line dancing with coworkers, and boating with friends and family.

“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” – Carol Welch

BRIANA O’GRADY, DPT’s Patient Documents

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March 5, 2025 / Physical Therapy / Briana OGrady

Pain Science in Rehab: Taking the “Pain and Torture” out of PT

In the rehab setting, the “Pain and Torture” mentality can hinder the recovery process. Modern pain science shows that pain is a complex and personal experience shaped by much more than just physical injury—requiring a multifaceted approach to treatment as well. By viewing pain as valuable information rather than an obstacle, patients and therapists can work together to make smarter decisions in rehab, prevent chronic issues, and build a stronger, healthier relationship with the body.

January 19, 2023 / Interesting / Briana OGrady

Mixing Mocktail Magic

Amongst the most popular New Year's resolutions is the sobriety challenge of sustaining from alcohol for the first month of the new year, referred to as “Dry January''. Whether a personal choice for a healthier lifestyle, a competition amongst friends, a detox for the new year, or just a personal test of will power, the challenge can prove harder than we may think. Many of us are accustomed to our daily nightcap, a cocktail at the end of a hard work day, a cold beer at a sporting event, or the social aspect of going out for drinks with friends on the weekend; and with 12 days still remaining in January, February can feel far away. Similarly, in the weeks leading to and following surgery, patients are...

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