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Originally Posted by Always_Believe
For starters, I neglected to answer LP's question about the shoe size. The only shoes I can wear are 1/2 size bigger than normal. It's pretty loose on my right foot & snug (before increased swelling) on my left.
Since I don't know how to post a pic, I'm writing out what is on the pain (activity) pyramid. I'm going from bottom of the pyramid to the top
Tolerance For My Condition (bottom of pyramid)
Behavior : "Safe and sore"
1. Pain spikes during the activity no >1-2 levels above my baseline pain.
2. Pain NO worse in 12-24 hours.
3. No significant change in range of motion OR strength of painful limb(s) or body segment
Upgrade PLAN: Increase by 1-10%
GREEN LIGHT - NO HARM
Flare up/Inflammation (next level up/middle level of pyramid)
Behavior: "Too much, too fast"
1. Pain spikes during the activity >2 levels above my baseline
2. Pain persists after activity for 12-24 hours
3. No significant change in range of motion OR strength of painful limb(s) or body segment
Downgrade PLAN: Assessment of context, body position, tension, intervals
YELLOW LIGHT - NO HARM
Injury (top level of pyramid)
Behavior:
1. Severe spike in pain that stops you from performing the activity
2. Pain persists for more than 3 days to weeks
3. CHANGE in range of motion or strength (ability)
Plan: May need to consult health care provider
RED LIGHT - STOP
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Interesting. Did you happen to ask if there was a purposeful intended goal for their use of the Pyramid scale? Or why they prefer to use the pyramid over the general 1-10 scale? I'd be curious to learn.