When returning to work after an injury or illness Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) or Functional Assessment serves as a crucial tool in understanding an individual’s ability to perform various tasks. Depending on the nature of the injury these function may include both those physically and psychologically. These evaluations provide measurement of capacity, providing valuable insights into an individual’s function.
Our experienced team, comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Psychologists, conducts these assessments in controlled environments. With our expertise and appropriate equipment we ensure accurate and thorough evaluations tailored to each individual.
When may a Functional Capacity Evaluation be valuable?
- Uncertainty about Task Performance: When we want more information on the individual’s ability to perform specific tasks and for what durations. Also important if different duties are proposed during recovery at work.
- Aggravations of Conditions: If individuals report exacerbations of their condition due to task performance during rehabilitation programs.
- Risk Management: When there’s a risk that an individual’s rehabilitation program might worsen their condition.
- Clarity for Return-to-Work Planning: When medical professionals require greater clarity to guide return-to-work planning effectively.
What might occur in Functional Capacity Evaluation?
- strength testing
- range of motion testing
- flexibility testing
- comprehensive musculoskeletal examination
- manual handling assessment
- psychological assessments
At IOH our experienced and qualified rehabilitation specialists provide services such as:
- Workplace Assessments and Recover at WorkÂ
- Return to Work with New Employer and Redeployment
- Psychological Injury Rehabilitation
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)
- Vocational Assessments
IOH is a participating member in the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA). ARPA fosters communication in the rehabilitation industry to promote and advance recovery, restoration, return to work and return to independence of people with injuries and diseases. Our involvement with ARPA is our commitment to providing our clients with best practice workplace rehabilitation.
