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Functional Capacity Evaluation |
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When requested by an approved New York State licensed source: MD, PA, NP etc., the evaluation is performed by a licensed Physical Therapist, and involves a physical examination, and a functional examination component. The scheduled time for the evaluation is approximately 3-4 hours. Recommended dress for the evaluation is loose comfortable clothing, to enable ease of movement during the functional examination component of the F.C.E. The test includes dynamic activities of lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling, balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead. An Advanced Therapeutic Products Inc. Work Cube, Biodex and JAMAR hand dynamometer are utilized to actually observe and assess each activity. These evaluations are performed at the request of a physician assess an individuals’ physical functional ability to return to a particular job or to what capacity the individual may return a particular facility. These evaluations may also be used to determine level of disability. |
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