At the risk of sounding like an idiot...here he go. I am active duty military, and I am possibly working my way into the fire service. During my 5 years, I have had some knee and ankle injuries resulting in on/off pain due to weather and running(3 miles every other day). I am fit as far as cardio (I can romp on the elliptical and stairs), but the shock of running aggrivates my right knee, and sometimes my left ankle. I can work through the pain. It is usually about a 3 out of 10 at it's worst. I have not had surgery yet, however I had one Airforce Doc tell me I needed to get my knee scoped, and I had one civvy doc tell me I didn't. I am dealing with my base's medical department as far as treatment go (like pulling teeth).
This is my question. What does a general medical screening consist of? What is usually a black flag during the screen. I am referring specifically to knees and ankles. Are pops/clicks a black flag? I went through an all-day physical to get in the militay, so I know how detailed they can get. All of my owies are documented in my medical record, so I will probably have them covered by VA benifits when I get out.
Any FFs who are also vets have any info for me?
I am more interested in being employed at a more rural FD, and not necessarily a big city. (if that helps at all).
Thanks for all the help,
Tack
This is my question. What does a general medical screening consist of? What is usually a black flag during the screen. I am referring specifically to knees and ankles. Are pops/clicks a black flag? I went through an all-day physical to get in the militay, so I know how detailed they can get. All of my owies are documented in my medical record, so I will probably have them covered by VA benifits when I get out.
Any FFs who are also vets have any info for me?
I am more interested in being employed at a more rural FD, and not necessarily a big city. (if that helps at all).
Thanks for all the help,
Tack
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