LHSP‡ 4Light-duty work status due to lower extremity injury4Light-duty work status due to lower extremity injuryýøÿÿ½{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 MS Sans Serif;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs17 In my opinion, because of this patient's injury to the lower extremity, they are capable of light duty work only. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds, and repetitive lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds is acceptable. The patient should have frequent rest periods. The patient should avoid any bending, stooping, or kneeling outside of normal behavior. Stair or ladder climbing should be avoided. The patient should avoid unprotected heights and should also avoid situations in which sudden weakness or giving way would put them in danger. Thus, avoidance of walking in traffic, for instance, is advisable. Within these restrictions, the patient may work 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. However, the patient should not be required to stand, walk, or sit uninterruptedly for longer than 50 to 55 minutes each hour. }ÿFIn my opinion, because of this patient's injury to the lower extremity, they are capable of light duty work only. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds, and repetitive lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds is acceptable. The patient should have frequent rest periods. The patient should avoid any bending, stooping, or kneeling outside of normal behavior. Stair or ladder climbing should be avoided. The patient should avoid unprotected heights and should also avoid situations in which sudden weakness or giving way would put them in danger. Thus, avoidance of walking in traffic, for instance, is advisable. Within these restrictions, the patient may work 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. However, the patient should not be required to stand, walk, or sit uninterruptedly for longer than 50 to 55 minutes each hour.