Functional Capacity Evaluations
Workers Compensation
Our FCEs use objective findings to accurately identify performance measures and assess if a person can meet the demands of their job. We measure the physical demands as defined by the US Department of Labor. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, accurate, objective, and valid measures of the client’s ability to maintain work postures and perform work activities.
Disability (SSI/SSDI) & Long Term Disability
The FCE conducted with a client in disability cases assess the same criteria as an FCE for a Worker’s Compensation client. The goal is to accurately report what a person physically can or cannot do while monitoring vital signs, noting compesatory strategies and any reports of pain or fatigue. As a licensed physical therapist conducting the FCE, safety is priority at all times.
We also provide Functional Capacity Evaluations capturing limitations related to complex diagnoses such as Lipedema and Long Covid.
Long Covid FCE
We are still learning about the effects of Covid-19 and more specifically Long Covid. We use a Covid Specific FCE to closely monitor the heart and respiratory rates, as well as blood pressure and fatigue while performing the FCE activities. This specific FCE is an important and objective evidence to use in the case of Disability. This FCE would determine the impact that Covid had on the client and how it affects their ability to work and perform daily activities.
Lipedema FCE
Currently, necessary surgical interventions to manage Lipedema are often not authorized and paid for by medical insurance. We use a Lipedema Specific FCE to determine how profoundly the disease affects a person’s ability to sit, stand, walk, perform ADLs, carry out regular household tasks and complete shopping tasks. The Lipedema FCE is an important, objective report that details why surgery is medically necessary for daily function. We are committed to helping you through this process.
