MET Levels - -Metabolic Equivalent of Task
-how much energy it takes to do a task
-lets us know which activities are safe
-1-10+
MET 1.0-1.9 - -Juan is old and tired and getting ready to see his grandchildren.
-bedrest, urinal at bed level, eating while seated, bed to chair transfers, drawing, knitting,
sweeping floors, walk 1 mph and drive automatic car
MET 2.0-2.9 - -Tulip is tidy, smells good, and likes to pop wheels.
-sponge bathe, warm shower seated, dress, meal prep, knead dough, hand wash, wash dishes,
dust, electric vacuum, walk 2-3 miles or self propel wheelchair, golfing
MET 3.0-3.9 - -Trey is independent and always on his feet.
-bowel movement on toilet, warm shower standing, make bed, sweep, mop, garden
MET 4.0-4.9 - -Mr. Ford is attractive and working outside
-hot shower, sex, change bed linen, garden, rake, weed, swim
-bowel movement in a bedpan
MET 5.0-5.9 - -Fivel biking to work on the fifth floor office.
-biking on level ground, walking up stairs, and sex
6.0-6.9 - -Sport