September 1, 2020
How Long Does FCE Training Take? If your practice or organization is thinking about expanding its resources to provide Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), you are probably factoring in how many man-hours it will take to complete FCE training and get a staff member up to standard. The answer is, if you are a medical professional, […]
August 11, 2020
Combined Lift/Carry Tasks are True-to-Life When it comes to lift/carry tasks, WebFCE understands it’s crucial to simulate real-life scenarios as accurately as possible. Many functional capacity tests tests separate lifting and carrying activities into individual tests (floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and shoulder-to-overhead lifts). But, as day-to-day life and routine work patterns usually demand combined lifting and carrying, […]
August 3, 2020
For practitioners looking to start providing Functional Capability Evaluations (FCEs), the first question usually has to do with procuring FCE equipment. It’s almost always the same: “How much will this set me back?” The answer, surprisingly, could be, “Not much.” You may already have access to physical or occupational therapy equipment. Or perhaps you’re looking […]
May 14, 2020
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive evaluation used to help physicians, employers, case managers, insurance companies, and lawyers establish a patient’s functional abilities and whether it is safe for someone to return to work. An FCE contains performance-based tests that help determine a person’s ability to work, as well as their level of […]