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Alberta disability duration guidelines - Lower extremities: Surgical/therapeutic/diagnostic procedures  

Achilles Tendon Rupture: for surgical and nonsurgical intervention
Job classification RTW
Minimum/Maximum 		PCI
Sedentary Work 2 weeks - 4 weeks Possible 24 Months
Light Work 8 weeks - 10 weeks  
Medium Work 10 weeks - 12 weeks  
Heavy Work 14 weeks - 16 weeks  
Very Heavy Work 14 weeks - 16 weeks  

 

Plantar Fasciitis:
Job classification RTW
Minimum/Maximum 		PCI
Sedentary Work 0 days - 1 week Not anticipated
Light Work 2 weeks - 3 weeks  
Medium Work 2 weeks - 3 weeks  
Heavy Work 2 weeks - 3 weeks  
Very Heavy Work 2 weeks - 3 weeks  

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