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FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION
Our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
is a physical test designed to measure an injured worker's
abilities and then match those abilities to the specific
tasks of a certain job. This is accomplished by having
a worker perform various activities that simulate on-the-job
work. The test, which combines the highest level of
safety with objective findings, is a significant aid
in developing an effective return to work for an injured
worker. Using a unique approach to physical examination,
our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) allows the
worker to test for maximum objective strength without
fear of injury.
This three to five hour evaluation measures maximum
objective strength, determines a worker's tolerance
level to specific activities and describes those tasks
that a worker could safely perform in an eight-hour
day.
Evaluation Features
- Measures the maximum objective strength of an individual
- Determines a worker's tolerance level to specific
activities
- Offers safety procedures that prevent injuries during
the testing situation
- Includes 29 critical job tasks from workers' compensation
forms and the U.S. Department of Labor's Dictionary
of Occupational Titles
- Describes those tasks that a worker could perform
in an eight-hour day
- Links functional deficiencies with physical causes
- Can identify the difference between sub-maximum
and maximum efforts to rate cooperation and consistency
- Provides a very specific and objective informational
report that includes observations, conclusions and
recommendations
The goal of our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
is to provide the individual, physician, and employer
with objective information for formulating a safe and
appropriate return to work plan. Based on the individual's
performance, recommendations are made regarding return
to work, including any job modificatoins, or the need
for continued rehabilitative services. When an individual
does not have a job to return to, guidelines will be
determined to assist in the search for vocational options.
What Testing is Included?
- History and Physical Evaluation
- Lifting
- Pushing/Pulling
- Carrying
- Elevated Work
- Forward Bending
- Trunk Rotation
- Lifting (repeat)
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Repetitive Squat
- Hand Grip Strength
- Hand Coordination
- Standing Tolerance
- Stair Climbing
- Balance
- Walking
- Client Conference
Referral
We welcome any inquiries regarding Functional
Capacity Evaluation. If you have any questions
or would like to schedule a Functional Capacity Evaluation,
please contact Innovative
Physical Therapy and Sports
Medicine Centers at 1-886-47 REHAB (73422)
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