EASA CAA Class 1 renewal having had Podiatry sessions

[gbotley]

Hi guys,

** I've tried contacting AMEs and none are available for comment unless you book an appointment so I'm trying here... as a long shot in the inteirm **

I've got my class 1 renewal on 31st May. I'm not currently flying, but am joining CTC in August. I previously achieved unrestricted medical status with no issues but over the last 6 months i've taken up a fair bit more running and also work in an airport that sees me walk 10-15km per day.

This causes some aches in my right knee.. so off I went to the podiatrist. He's given me some insoles and on a follow up appointment seems to think that it's retraining my glutei muscles to walk in the correct posture.

Now.. with Podiatry technically coming under the musculoskeletal category, would having had such a session or two render a renewal failure? As I know AMEs require evidence I have asked the podiatrist to provide a treatment summary which arrived today. It actually mentions that he sees a full recovery and has already witnessed improvement.

What are your thoughts-- perhaps there are some AMEs on here who may be able to answer? My gut tells me it probably won't be an issue as it's not permanent.. but who knows..

Thanks to anyone who can help,

[Radgirl]

No

You havent even seen a doctor. You have had no drugs, no surgery , and we dont have a name for your 'condition'. A sore knee in itself is no big deal

I do have to wonder why you have seen a paramedical who deals with feet when your problem is in your knee. I know some podiatrists deal with gait, but a podiatrist isnt the first nor second port of call for patients with knee problems.

[gbotley]

Radgirl,

Thanks for your response. I have actually seen my registered practitioner (GP) who referred me for a session with the podiatrist. The sessions are logged in my medical records. I have seen a podiatrist as it was deemed the knee pain was caused by the way the weight is distributed in my foot for which insoles have, thus far, seemed to sort out.

P.S. are you backing up your viewpoint on actual AME evidence and requirements for UK EASA CAA Class 1? Or solely your own opinion?

G.

[Radgirl]

Thanks gbotley.

As you will see from the disclaimer, posting on this site are personal advice not a replacement for seeing your doctor or AME. Anyhow, it seems you merely have a gait issue and I cant for the life of me see how this could effect your medical. Most long haul pilots have back issues but as long as you can operate the pedals and dont have significant weakness I suspect you are ok.

[gbotley]

Radgirl,

Noted thanks! I'll mention it to the AME.. I've no idea why it's worrying me so much. It's mostly an issue as I walk 10km+ a day as a dispatcher. That's how I started to notice it! Fingers crossed it's passed.

[Flyin'Dutch']

You need to contact your AME for guidance and advice - you must have got an AME; if you don't (if you have your initial with the CAA that may be the case) then you can find one on the CAA website which lists them by county.

Whether or not your flying status is affected will depend on the extent of your symptoms.

Good luck.