Functional Capacity

Rehabilitation Services at Cumberland Healthcare uses the ErgoScience functional capacity evaluation (FCE) model. B.J. Brenna, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PES, Justin Deeg, DPT, Katie Stephens, LAT, and Kyle Schmidt, LAT are certified and trained to complete functional capacity evaluations (FCE).

The Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) is a specialized FCE for determining an individual's physical capacities and functional abilities for work. The PWPE matches human performance levels to the demands of a specific work activity or occupation. The PWPE is useful in determining job placement, job accommodation, or return to work after injury or illness. FCEs can provide objective information regarding functional work ability.

 

A FCE may be used to determine:

• an individual's ability to safely return to work full time or on modified duty

• the extent or the degree of physical disability for compensation purposes

• the potential ability to perform work following acute rehabilitation or a work- hardening/work- conditioning program

We work with your provider or specialist and your employer or case manager to solely determine your physical work abilities. 

If you have questions about or would like to schedule a FCE, please call Rehabilitation Services at 715-822-6167.