Hi all, at present I m downgraded for a lower back problem and have been for the last 2 years. It is due for review and I think that more than Likely they are going to pass me fit for the RAFFT. This in its self is NOT a problem as I have a real drive to regain my fitness. My question is that after having 2 years off regular phis I think it would be a bit unfair to expect me to pass it first go. Is there a system in place that either the PTIs or the Med Center can give me a grace period to get back up to some level of fitness before I have to take the test? If there is how long is it likely to be? I have never in 12 come close to any kind of MAA, formal interview or charge so I want to do all I can to avoid this type of action. My last quick question is would it be worth asking about going on a RI or RH PTI lead program as I have read that this seems to be the only way to regain fitness after a long term problem, without the problems of MAA or worse? Thank you all for your answers.
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Numerous threads on this subject, but from my experience you would first take the MSFT under the supervision of the RI before you are discharged from their care. If you pass, you are discharged with immediate effect and if you fail, but have no re-occurrence, you will be given a 12 week rehab programme before you are formally required to take the test again. If you suffer a re-occurrence, then you are back under their care.
This happened to me a couple of years back - I passed the test under the RI and was upgraded & discharged from their care the following week.
This happened to me a couple of years back - I passed the test under the RI and was upgraded & discharged from their care the following week.
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I was Downgraded for to months in December 2010, when I go back to work in the Febuary after my operation and recovery time I gotup graded by the Med Centre and they me a months grace to get back up to fitness which was very helpfull. My point being just speak to your Med Centre
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just to echo what others have said i was downgraded in may with a persistant achilles injury and had quite an in depth chat with the smo about the ins and outs of the upgrading process, the big thing i took away was that if you are downgraded you are entitled to a tailored return to fitness package and the reasoning appears twofold, the first they don't expect anyone to be able to pass after a lengthy lay up even though some do, the second reason is that they don't want people to overtrain whilst injured and risk re-injuring.
that's not to say you can't train my medcat states that i am unfit running however the smo is more than willing to let me cycle as much as i wish hence the charity ride i'm doing next week. (this is prob gonna make someone question the effectiveness of the msft but thats been done to death)
that's not to say you can't train my medcat states that i am unfit running however the smo is more than willing to let me cycle as much as i wish hence the charity ride i'm doing next week. (this is prob gonna make someone question the effectiveness of the msft but thats been done to death)
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Get one step ahead of the game, start improving your fitness now.
I would not recommend going to the gym for cardio, get yourself running/jogging some laps around camp. Press-Up's / Sit-Up's can easily be practiced at home.
If you sit on your ass & do nothing, the Medical Centre will upgrade you which you will be eligible for the MSFT. You would fail the MSFT, and be given the MAA/12 week remedial package etc..
If you did fail the MSFT, you can take your new training package & what you have been doing into the MAA interview as defence.
I would not recommend going to the gym for cardio, get yourself running/jogging some laps around camp. Press-Up's / Sit-Up's can easily be practiced at home.
If you sit on your ass & do nothing, the Medical Centre will upgrade you which you will be eligible for the MSFT. You would fail the MSFT, and be given the MAA/12 week remedial package etc..
If you did fail the MSFT, you can take your new training package & what you have been doing into the MAA interview as defence.
Not quite correct, Mutty has got it spot on, I went through that process as well.