A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) evaluates an individual's capacity to perform work activities related to his or her participation in employment. The FCE process compares the individual's health status, and body functions and structures to the demands of the job and the work environment.
What is FCE?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation helps to address the idea of injury or disability. Sometimes, a disability or injury is obvious. However, determining how injured someone is and how much their injury affects their ability to work is more challenging. An FCE works to define injury and to professionally evaluate the level of ability in a standardized way, which is often needed to determine the correct level of benefits.
Our Approach
An FCE or a functional capacity evaluation, is designed to be safe and to provide impartial information about an injury or illness.
During the test, the physician will test several elements of your physical strength necessary to perform your job, including the following: Pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying materials. Squatting, walking, kneeling, reaching, standing, balancing, crawling, bending, sitting.
After the FCE has been completed and the report has been provided to the treating physician, the doctor will review the FCE report with you.