Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)
Functional Capacity Evaluation
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Functional Capacity Evaluation is a standardized evaluation
that assesses a patient’s maximal physical ability and
functional limitations. Areas of testing include: 1) range
of motion, 2) muscular strength, 3) muscular endurance, 4)
cardio-respiratory endurance, and 5) performance of a wide
array of functional activities (climbing, bending,
squatting, pushing…). Functional Capacity Evaluations are
performed in one day, lasting from 5 – 8 hours.
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Upper Extremity Functional Capacity Evaluation
Specialized testing is available to evaluate specific function of the hand, wrist and elbow. Results are easily used by the employer to match functional ability to functional job requirements.
Patients should come to these programs dressed in comfortable exercise clothes,
with sturdy comfortable shoes. All standard medications
should be taken and braces or TENS units typically worn by
the patient should be brought to the Functional Capacity
Evaluation.
