Functional Capacity Evaluation

The Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive series of performance-based tests that help objectively measure injured employees' physical abilities. The tests gauge physical strength, range of motion, stamina, and tolerance of functional activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Through the FCE, Affinity Physiotherapy & Wellness well-trained, professional staff identifies safe work performance abilities. This process helps determine the necessity for work restrictions (if any) and options for return-to-work.

Program Components

*    Musculoskeletal evaluation (looks specifically at strength, posture, flexibility, gait, sensation, and reflexes)
*    Validity of effort testing (includes a battery of 15 to 25 objective, research-based tests)
*    Cardiovascular/endurance testing 
*    Functional/work tolerance testing
*    Functional mobility testing 
*    Body mechanics assessment 
*    Observation of employee traits and behaviours

Program Features

*   1-day format
*   Baseline or job-specific assessments are available
*    Legally defensible, research-based, objective testing protocols
*    All FCE reports are reviewed to ensure compliance with Affinity's quality assurance