Functional Capacity Evaluation

The Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) utilizes a comprehensive battery of simulated work activity tests, evaluative procedures, questionnaires and observation to objectively quantify physical capacity and vocational ability to prevent or assess work-related injuries.

Each individual evaluation is conducted by a therapist who is skilled in musculoskeletal functions to link functional deficiencies with physical causes.

Specific and objective informational reports that indicate typical work day requirements are provided with 5 working days of evaluation.

FCEs:

• Match candidate abilities to positions
• Reduce indemnity & medical costs
• Identify workers who abuse Workers’ Compensation
• Facilitate case management & case closure in litigation

Each Test Measures:

• Ability
• Flexibility
• Strength
• Endurance
• Physical Demand Levels of Work Per Dept. of Labor Guidelines
• Coordination
• Tolerance Levels
• Pain
• Environmental Restrictions