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Functional Capacity Evaluations

When an employee is set to return to work after an injury, employers and insurers both need to be certain the worker is actually ready. Returning too soon could pose a safety risk to themselves and others. A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) helps determine if the employee is ready and capable of returning to work.

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Functional Capacity Evaluations With PT Solutions

A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a common tool in the return-to-work process. It helps answer important questions about safety, readiness, and ability—both for the person recovering and the team supporting them. Whether you’re an employee, employer, or case manager, an FCE offers a clear, objective look at physical capabilities after an injury.

At PT Solutions, we offer this service with a focus on clarity, safety, and actionable outcomes. Whether requested by an insurance provider, attorney, or an employer directly, PT Solutions can provide an FCE to help assess an employee’s safe working ability. Our physical therapists use their knowledge and expertise in the musculoskeletal system to guide the employee through a series of tests and activities to help determine if an employee can return to work and in what capacity.

Step-by-step breakdown

What Does A Functional Capacity Evaluation Include?

An FCE is always tailored to an employee’s specific injury or job duties. The testing will measure physical strength, intolerances related to posture, balance, range of motion, level of fatigue, and more. The exams performed are used to evaluate their abilities in key areas, such as:

  • Ability to carry objects
  • Stamina
  • Physical strength
  • Ability to lift objects
  • Flexibility
  • Range of motion
  • Other abilities required for a given job

Step-by-step breakdown

What Does A Functional Capacity Evaluation Include?

An FCE is always tailored to an employee’s specific injury or job duties. The testing will measure physical strength, intolerances related to posture, balance, range of motion, level of fatigue, and more. The exams performed are used to evaluate their abilities in key areas, such as:

  • Ability to carry objects
  • Stamina
  • Physical strength
  • Ability to lift objects
  • Flexibility
  • Range of motion
  • Other abilities required for a given job

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Workers Comp Services at PT Solutions

Therapy plays a key role in the recovery process after your evaluation. Explore how physical and occupational therapy can help you restore function and move toward a safe return to work.

Workers Comp

Workers’ comp services support every step of recovery—from testing your abilities to building strength and returning to work. Each one plays a role in helping you heal safely and confidently.

Job Demands Analysis

Learn what your job actually requires. A JDA compares job tasks to your abilities, helping ensure your return is both safe and realistic.

Mississippi WorkCare

A local rehab program built around your recovery goals. Hands-on therapy and custom plans help you heal, regain function, and return to work.

Onsite Therapy Services

Get treatment without leaving your job site. Onsite care brings therapy to you, making it easier to recover and preventing future injuries.

Post Offer Employment Testing

Make sure a job is a good physical fit before you start. POET helps prevent injuries by testing your ability to safely meet job demands.

Work Hardening

Rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence after time away from work. This therapy uses real tasks to prepare you for your job again.

Clear answers. Smarter recovery.

Schedule Your Evaluation

A Functional Capacity Evaluation gives you and your care team the information you need to make confident, informed decisions about your recovery and your return to work.

Clear answers. Smarter recovery.

Schedule Your Evaluation

A Functional Capacity Evaluation gives you and your care team the information you need to make confident, informed decisions about your recovery and your return to work.

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