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.
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
- Coordination
- Tolerance Levels
- Pain