Functional Ability Evaluations

Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs)/ Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) objectively determine functional abilities and restrictions (i.e. strength, dexterity, endurance, etc.).  By comparing FAE/FCE results to job requirements, the evaluation helps to facilitate a safe and timely return to the workplace. It can also help insurers to determine the extent to which physical impairments are present. Note that all FAEs/FCE’s are integrated with a physical medical assessment and have medical clearance from a Regulated Health Professional (RHP).

Riverfront recognizes the need for objective, reproducible data to quantify an individual's Physical and Functional capabilities. To provide you with this critical information, our assessors rely upon the ERGOS® Work Simulator System, and the ARCON® System. All systems print test results in both numeric and four-colour graphic form.

An FCE / FAE may be used to:

• Determine the claimant's ability to safely return to a specified work routine
• Determine if accommodations, restrictions, or job modifications, are necessary to assist with the return to work process
• Determine the extent to which functional impairments exist and when impairment exists, to what degree.
• Provide recommendations regarding whether or not further treatment is warranted

Each FCE / FAE provides accurate assessment of:

• Static & dynamic strength
• Whole body range of motion
• Work endurance
• Standing & walking work tolerance
• Seated work tolerance

The assessment report incorporates:

• Subjective responses of the individual
• Objective performance results
• Observations/conclusions of evaluators
• Computerized analysis of all work components as follows:
  
  

  Pushing Pulling Lifting Walking Step Climbing Kneeling Balancing

  Sitting Forward Bending Gripping Handling Crouching Reaching Feeling (Sensoriperception)