CARDIAC REHABILITATION-RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT (2)

SUMMARY

1. Sedentary work: lifting no more than 10 lbs. & walking/standing occasional.

2. Light work: lifting no more than 20 lbs. & fair amount of walking/standing.

3. Medium work: lifting no more than 50 lbs. & frequent carrying up to 25 lbs.

4. Heavy work: lifting no more than 100 lbs. & frequent carrying up to 50 lbs.

5. Very heavy: lifting more than 100 lbs. & carrying more than 50 lbs.

6. Hot & humid environment can increase the energy cost of work by 2-3x.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.