Functional Capacity Evaluation

A Functional Capacity Evaluation is a comprehensive, objective testing of a worker's ability to do work-related tasks. Who benefits from this information?

·          Workers gain better understanding of their physical capabilities, increased confidence in their ability to work safely at the level identified, and insight to safer work practices.

·         Physicians can establish an appropriate work level at end of healing based on diagnosis and demonstrated abilities, identify weaknesses or loss of endurance that could be improved by rehabilitation, and assist with defining functional levels for disability hearings.

·         Rehabilitation or Vocational Specialists can use the information to facilitate appropriate (and successful) transition to work, appropriate job placement or determine need for retraining.

·         Employers receive clear return-to-work information for appropriate job placement.

• Attorneys receive objective information regarding a client's functional abilities to settle worker's compensation disputes and disability hearings.