FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS
We are dedicated to providing a world-class Functional Capacity Evaluation in a geographically pertinent distribution.
As a company, Results Physiotherapy is dedicated to providing world-class expertise in all areas of our service. Our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) uses the skilled clinician model to deliver valid and reliable outcomes. The reporting format provides a concise, clear summary. We provide extensive training, mentoring, and quality assurance for our therapists who do FCEs. Our training ensures that every FCE performed at Results is consistent in quality and reporting.
Centralized FCE Scheduling (615) 220-0086
FCE Indications
- Questions about ability to perform job
- Assign permanent restrictions/activity modification
- Assist in impairment determination
- Validation of subjective complaints
- Employee working but continued complaints
- Preparation for court/benefit review
- Baseline assessment regarding future treatment
- Employee has reached MMI and is no longer making functional gains
FCE Components
- Initial intake (Questionnaires and interview)
- Musculoskeletal evaluation
- Confirm medical stability
- Quality physical assessment (AMA Guides)
- Functional tests
- Uses skilled evaluator methodology rather than computer driven
- Customized to clients’ critical job demands, injury, and general health
- Continuous assessment of validity/reliability
- Psychometric assessment
- Objective, standardized paper tests
- Assists in validation and comparison with physical findings
FCE Validity/Reliability
- Results uses up to 28 factors to assess reliability of FCE outcomes
- Do subjective complaints match objective findings?
- Do movement patterns change when distracted?
- Can exam findings be explained physiologically?
- Special tests including Waddell’s, Sobel’s, Bell-Shaped Curve, Rapid Exchange Grip, Coefficient of Variation
- Comparison across multiple trials and varied positions
- Reports will clearly identify functional abilities and summary of validity/reliability
