Functional Capacity Evaluation Experts

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) Experts are professionals trained to assess an individual’s ability to perform work-related or daily physical tasks following injury, illness, or disability. They conduct structured evaluations that measure key functions such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, and other job-specific movements. These assessments are used to determine whether a person can safely return to their previous role, requires job modifications, or qualifies for disability support. Using objective testing methods, they ensure results are consistent, reproducible, and tailored to the individual’s real-world responsibilities.

In addition to physical performance, they assess endurance, coordination, range of motion, and effort consistency. FCE Experts work closely with healthcare providers, rehabilitation teams, case managers, and employers to interpret findings and support return-to-work planning. Their reports provide essential documentation for legal, insurance, or vocational rehabilitation purposes, ensuring decisions are based on clear, functional evidence. By identifying both capabilities and limitations, they help protect individuals from reinjury while guiding appropriate recovery goals. Their work ultimately supports safe, sustainable participation in work and daily activities, aligning physical ability with task demands. They may also recommend ergonomic modifications, transitional work duties, or further rehabilitation when needed. Their expertise is critical in bridging the gap between medical recovery and real-world performance. Through their evaluations, individuals gain clearer insight into their functional strengths and safe activity limits.