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Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is an assessment process that determines the individual's abilities in relation to critical work demands such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting and bending. It is an objective way to assess the physical abilities of any worker, injured employee or disability claimant.
This standardized examination is also commonly referred to as a physical capacity evaluation, work capacity evaluation, disability assessment.
The goal of a Functional Capacity Evaluation is to provide the individual, physician and employer with objective information for formulating a safe and appropriate return to work plan. Based on the individual's performance, recommendations are made regarding return to work, functional work day tolerances, and the classification of occupation that the client is able to perform safely, degree of strenuousness range from sedentary to very heavy, including any job modifications or identify the need for further management. When an individual does not have a job to return to, guidelines will be determined to assist in search for vocational options.
This can help support and define the treating physician's claim of disability and/or modification restrictions when returning to work. |
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What makes us unique?
Oxford Rehabilitation Center is a team oriented setting, working by chiropractic physician along with physical therapist. We have over 10 years of experience performing thousands of FCE's that were referred by physicians including orthopedic surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Pain management specialist; insurance companies, VerNova; Disability Companies; and attorneys.
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Testing is included:
Day One:
- Client History, comprehensive physical
examination by physician
- Detailed the job description from company or evaluee
Day Two:
- Standardized FCE protocol proven by VerNova
- Computerized FCE testing performing by
physical therapist
- 29 critical job tasks from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, testing parameters include:
- Flexibility/ Range of Motion
- Strength
- Cardiovascular condition
- Body Mechanics
Day Three:
- Detailed over twenty pages very specific and objective report that includes:
- Return to work status
- Client/injured worker's level of functionality
- Ability to perform job specific tasks
- Reliability and validity researched and published
- Recommendation that include continues rehab, job modifications, etc
- Worker/client's agreement with test result
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