Functional Capacity Evaluation
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive assessment of an individual's ability to perform physical and functional tasks. Dr Innocentia Chambale uses FCEs to evaluate an individual's capacity to participate in daily activities, work, or other activities.
Determine an individual's ability to perform specific job tasks or daily activities.
Identify physical and functional limitations.
Develop strategies to accommodate or overcome limitations.
Provide information for disability or workers' compensation claims.
Medical History Review
Review of medical records and consultation with healthcare providers.
Clinical Interview
Comprehensive interview to gather information about daily activities, work history, and physical limitations.
Physical assessment
Evaluation of physical abilities, including range of motion, strength, endurance, balance and coordination and sensory perception.
Functional Assessment
Evaluation of ability to perform daily activities, such as personal care, household management, meal preparation and mobility and transfers.
Job-Specific Assessment
Evaluation of ability to perform specific job tasks, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
Conducting the FCE assessment
Analyzing the results and identifying physical and functional limitations.
Developing Strategies To Accommodate Or Overcome Limitations
Providing Recommendations For Workplace Modifications or Accommodations
Communicating The Results And Recommendations To Healthcare Providers, Employers or Insurance Companies
By conducting a comprehensive FCE, occupational therapists can provide valuable information to help individuals, employers, and healthcare providers make informed decisions about work, daily activities, and disability claims.