What am I safe to do?  What are my strengths? What are my Abilities?

The Functional Capacity Evaluation answers these questions by objectively measuring an individual’s level of ability to perform functional tasks on a safe and dependable basis over a defined period of time. Data is collected during the assessment and analyzed by the Occupational Therapist in order to establish the individual’s current level of function in regards to their ability to perform a variety of physically related tasks. This dynamic objective test uses standardized testing, clinical observation and the Assess Ability software for selected physical tasks. This establishes the individuals ability to perform these tasks. The resulting frequencies can then be compared to the general worker in the workforce and their compared ability to perform job functions, The assessment includes: an examination of pertinent clinical pathology, identification of client behaviors that impact physical performance, objective musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and biomechanical testing, functional testing, and an assessment of effort.

Functional Capacity Evaluation testing can be used to determine:
• Rehabilitation recommendations
• Abilities in relation to the physical demands of a particular job or ability to work in general terms
• To establish an individuals predicted workday tolerance
• To establish the individual’s ability in relation to the safe strenuousness level
• a comprehensive chart of physical tolerances for job matching purposes
• return to work recommendations