Estimating Functional Capacity


METs Activities
1
  • the O2 consumption of a 70kg 40yo male in the resting state
  • Can take care of self
  • Eat, dress, or use the toilet 
  • Walk indoors around the house 
  • Walk a block or two on level ground at 2-3 mph or 3.2-4.8 km/h?
4
  • light work around the house (e.g., dusting, washing dishes)
  • climb a flight of stairs or walk up a hill
  • walk on level ground at 4 mph or 6.4 km/h
  • run a short distance 
  • heavy work around the house (e.g.,scrubbing floors,lifting/moving heavy furniture)
  • moderate recreational activities (e.g., golf, bowling, dancing, doubles tennis, throwing a baseball or football)
>10
  • strenuous sports (e.g., swimming, singles tennis, football, basketball, skiing)
(MET = metabolic equivalent)

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