The patient has fully healed from any surgery performed and cleared by the attending surgeon. The examination may increase the intensity of pain but the patient remains medically stable Has the diagnosis been confirmed and is it a preferred diagnosis for the examination The patient may have a known medical condition, however, the examiner understands that the patient has reached a state of complete healing or the location of the symptoms remains consistent, even if the intensity varies. During the evaluation, the examiner must ensure that the physical demands are within the patient's abilities. There are things that must be considered as well before performing the FCE. Difficulty in communication or understanding of instructions.
Medical conditions including cardiac, pulmonary or psychological.A determination of functional capacities is needed to plan for job placement and/or case settlement.Patient shows difficulty in returning to gainful employment.Discrepancies between the subjective complaints given and objective findings present.There has been no progress with treatments.There have been indications set forth on when an FCE would be appropriate which are: Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations In accordance to the response to these activities, a capacity is determined which is based upon the US Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). The FCE involves aspects of lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balance, fine motor, and cardiovascular tolerance. 2 Indications, Contraindications, and ConsiderationsĪ Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is an evaluation of a person's functional capacity in relation to a job's demands.
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