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I knew there was an ongoing thread on this.
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PMedMoe said:
Now merged. Thanks for finding that, Moe.
PuckChaser said:
I'm currently undergoing almost exactly the same situation as him, but my surgeon said I would need a PCL support brace for a limited amount of certain activities since the PCL is still somewhat loose. However, I was told by the CF physician at my recruiting center (CFRC Calgary) that the Recruitment Medical Office will not allow me to enter the Forces with any type of knee brace whatsoever. Can anyone give me a definitive answer to this question?
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mdejik said:
As Rider Pride stated, you got your answer. Universality of Service is a cold mistress, but sometimes it will prevent you from hurting yourself. If you were already in, a PCL Brace might be ok for a while, because the Army already spent money on training. Recruitment medicals are designed to help prevent those with pre-existing injuries that might flare up in something extreme like combat.
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Hello I'm planning to join the forces after I graduate high school but I injured my knee and had to get surgery to repair it. Am I still eligible to be in the combat arms?
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Hello everyone! I'm 17 (almost 18) and I plan on joining the combat arms right after graduation. Its been my dream since I was a little kid to serve in the military. I have Aspergers, which simply means I'm not as social as everyone would like me to be. I don't even understand why its a big deal, as a kid I did weird stuff yes but.. As I've grown up, I have really matured and made lots of friends and have been "social" at the best of my abilities. So my question is, will my disorder prevent me from joining the combat arms? I'm truly crossing my fingers that it won't hurt my chances.
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No one here can answer those questions.........only by applying and going through the medical testing will you know.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Like Bruce said.
In addition, you can read some of the Asperger:
https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=GbZoVZTpLuWM8QejkICICA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+Asperger
and knee discussions:
https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=GbZoVZTpLuWM8QejkICICA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+knee
In addition, you can read some of the Asperger:
https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=GbZoVZTpLuWM8QejkICICA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+Asperger
and knee discussions:
https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=GbZoVZTpLuWM8QejkICICA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+knee
Can't help with the Asperger's part, but on the knee surgery I can sorta help. I had a shoulder injury which required surgery. When it comes time for you medical, you will need to disclose your injury, and provide the Med Tech conducting the interview with paper work. I had to give them a copy of the surgical report, a letter from my physio stating what my recovery was, and a letter from my family doctor basically stating that the injury would not cause problems in the future. Seeing how you haven't applied yet it's really not an issue, and shouldn't prove to be one down the road, so long as you are prepared.
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Hey all, I have an old sports injury from years back, it doesn't affect my performance but I wear a sports knee brace. would this affect my standing in the recruitment process?. I've been training hard and it dawned on me the other day that it could be an issue! Any info would be awesome!
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oplifechanger said:
See also,
Knee brace
https://www.google.ca/search?rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-CA%3AIE-Address&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&dcr=0&ei=UkMKWviABpSzjwTq0I3QCw&q=site%3Aarmy.ca+%22knee+brace%22&oq=site%3Aarmy.ca+%22knee+brace%22&gs_l=psy-ab.12...0.0.0.65827.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.BZzo5QEaKnE
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