MET Levels and OT activities/exercises – Flashcards

ADL/mobility: Increase sitting tolerance, self-feeding/ wash hands and face in sitting Exercise: Supine therex in all extremities, sitting exercises for neck/LEs only, deep breathing Recreation: Reading, table top, noncompetitive, desk work Summary: Sitting/ simple activities, table top supine therex

ADL/mobility: Self-bathing/ grooming/ dressing in sitting IN HOSPITAL (no isometrics) Exercise: Sitting therex in all extremities, NO ISOMETRICS Recreation: Sitting crafts, NO ISOMETRICS Summary: Sitting ADLs in hospital, sitting therex, sitting task activities, NO ISOMETRICS

ADL/mobility: Sitting in shower for ADLs, ironing, light housework with brief standing for transfers Exercise: WC mobility, light standing therex in all extremities, begin ambulation (flat) Recreation: Sitting table top, crafts, piano, typing, sewing machine Summary: Sitting shower ADL/housework, stand only for transfers, standing therex, sitting complex activities

ADL/mobility: Standing ADLs/grooming, homemaking tasks with energy conservation techs Exercise: Progress from previous level in reps/speed, balance/ mat activities with mild resistance, amb 15-20 min, begin stairs, begin treadmill 1-1.5mph, 1-2% grade, begin cycling 5mph no res. Recreation: Candlepin bowling, canoeing, golf, light gardening, driving Summary: Standing ADLs/housework, energy conservation, progress therex, light sports, treadmill 1-1.5mph, 1-2% grade, cycle 5mph no res, amb 15-20 min

ADL/mobility: Standing ADLs, homemaking tasks (making bed, ironing, washing dishes, hanging light clothes) Exercise: Progress from previous level in reps/speed, amb 2.5mph (flat), progress stairs, treadmill 1.5-2.5mph, 2-4% grade. cycle 8mph no res, sitting therex with 7-10lb Recreation: slow swimming, light carpentry, golfing, light home repairs Summary: Standing ADLs/ housework (more complex), progress therex, 7-10lb sitting therex, light-med sports, amb 2.5mph, treadmill 1.5-2.5, 2-4%, cycle 8mph no res

ADL/mobility: Standing ADLs in shower with HOT water/home making tasks (mopping, stripping/making bed, hanging/wringing clothes) Exercise: Progress from previous level in reps/speed, amb 3.5mph, treadmill 1.5mph, 5-6% grade to 3.5mph, 0% grade, cycle 10mph no res, sitting therex with 10-15 lbs Recreation: Swimming, slow dancing, skating, volleyball, badminton, noncompetitive table tennis, light calisthetics Summary: Standing taxing housework/ ADLs in hot water, progress therex, 1-015lb sitting therex, more active sports, amb 3.5mph, treadmill 1.5/5-6%, cycle 10mph no res