Undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot
Plantar fasciitis - Undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot Factor
The RMA does not define 'weight bearing exercise', but the factor requires such exercise to be at a rate of at least 5 METs, and involve repeated lifting of the affected foot, for a continuous period of at least one hour, at least once per week, over a period of at least the three months (RH) or six months (BOP) before the clinical onset or worsening of plantar fasciitis.
A MET is defined by the RMA to mean 'a unit of measurement of the level of physical exertion. 1 MET=3.5ml of oxygen/kg of body weight per minute or, 1.0 kcal/kg of body weight per hour, or resting metabolic rate'. At least 5 METs in this context would include brisk walking, running, marching and any exercise or sport where the foot is repeatedly raised.
MET ratings for common activities
Last reviewed for CCPS 24 May 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report |
Running or Weight Bearing on the Foot - Plantar Fasciitis |
Preliminary questions [37808]
37811 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37812 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37814 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37815 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37813 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37816 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37817 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
Clinical onset and operational service [37814]
37818 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37822 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
Clinical onset and eligible service [37815]
37819 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37823 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
Clinical worsening and operational service [37816]
37820 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37826 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37824 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
Clinical worsening and eligible service [37817]
37821 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37827 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37825 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
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