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19 hours 25 minutes ago #311261 by Julie60
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My COPD I am able to walk 90 metres before my breathing becomes difficult. My other medical problem I can only walk about 40metres before the pain sets in. Will this stop me getting low rate mobility. Thank you
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14 hours 58 minutes ago #311266 by LL26
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Hi Julie60,
I think the answer is possibly. (Sorry if that sounds vague.) I think it will depend on the so-called 'reliability' criteria. The crucial 4 criteria here are repetition, acceptable standard, reasonable time and safety.
Unless you are endangered eg by collision by traffic, falls, risk of fits or heart failing or similar then safety is unlikely to be a problem. Acceptable standard also includes pain, breathing difficulty. It is not 'I must go as far as I can' test. If significant pain, or breathlessness occurs this might be earlier than the 'I can't walk anymore' point. If there is eg a shop or neighbour you visit very near home, you could test your walking. (But only do this if you feel well enough!) Maybe get a friend to help. Measure the distance. If you can't measure accurately with a tape etc then the friend could pace even and then count the paces, and then later measure the paces which will give a reasonably correct distance. You could allocate a few way points,eg post box, lamp post at around half way etc.
Ok so walk normally over the distance. At what point do you begin to feel pain or breathlessness? Either measure this point or estimate in reference to any way points you have allocated.
How do you feel at this point? Do you need to pause anywhere? Time the walking. Notice also if your friend walks at the same pace? Speed is important - do you go at a reasonable pace ie within no more than twice that of an able bodied person? Any pause or rest should be included in the walking time.But, if the rest is lengthy then it is likely you are doing two or more shorter walks. Think also about balance, walking straight etc. in case safety is actually a concern.
So can you walk back either immediately or do you have to pause for a longer time? Could you repeat this walk several times across a day, and if not why not? (Note that to be able to 'repeat' you will need to also meet the safety, acceptability and time criteria too.)
If you can try the analysis more than once.
If your testing shows that in fact for the majority of days you can't walk more than 20m safely, repeatedly, in time and acceptably then it is likely you can achieve low rate mobility.
I hope this helps.
LL26
I think the answer is possibly. (Sorry if that sounds vague.) I think it will depend on the so-called 'reliability' criteria. The crucial 4 criteria here are repetition, acceptable standard, reasonable time and safety.
Unless you are endangered eg by collision by traffic, falls, risk of fits or heart failing or similar then safety is unlikely to be a problem. Acceptable standard also includes pain, breathing difficulty. It is not 'I must go as far as I can' test. If significant pain, or breathlessness occurs this might be earlier than the 'I can't walk anymore' point. If there is eg a shop or neighbour you visit very near home, you could test your walking. (But only do this if you feel well enough!) Maybe get a friend to help. Measure the distance. If you can't measure accurately with a tape etc then the friend could pace even and then count the paces, and then later measure the paces which will give a reasonably correct distance. You could allocate a few way points,eg post box, lamp post at around half way etc.
Ok so walk normally over the distance. At what point do you begin to feel pain or breathlessness? Either measure this point or estimate in reference to any way points you have allocated.
How do you feel at this point? Do you need to pause anywhere? Time the walking. Notice also if your friend walks at the same pace? Speed is important - do you go at a reasonable pace ie within no more than twice that of an able bodied person? Any pause or rest should be included in the walking time.But, if the rest is lengthy then it is likely you are doing two or more shorter walks. Think also about balance, walking straight etc. in case safety is actually a concern.
So can you walk back either immediately or do you have to pause for a longer time? Could you repeat this walk several times across a day, and if not why not? (Note that to be able to 'repeat' you will need to also meet the safety, acceptability and time criteria too.)
If you can try the analysis more than once.
If your testing shows that in fact for the majority of days you can't walk more than 20m safely, repeatedly, in time and acceptably then it is likely you can achieve low rate mobility.
I hope this helps.
LL26
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