Construct validity of a kinesiophysical functional capacity evaluation administered within a worker's compensation environment
The construct validity of a kinesiophysical Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
administered within a worker's compensation context was examined. A cross-sectional study …
administered within a worker's compensation context was examined. A cross-sectional study …
Factors influencing results of functional capacity evaluations in workers' compensation claimants with low back pain
Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical and psychosocial factors are hypothesized to
influence performance-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …
influence performance-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …
Practical aspects of functional capacity evaluations
GS Pransky, PG Dempsey - Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2004 - Springer
Physicians, employers, insurers, and benefits adjudicators often rely upon functional
capacity evaluations (FCEs) to determine musculoskeletal capacity to perform physical work …
capacity evaluations (FCEs) to determine musculoskeletal capacity to perform physical work …
Pain response of healthy workers following a functional capacity evaluation and implications for clinical interpretation
R Soer, JW Groothoff, JHB Geertzen… - Journal of occupational …, 2008 - Springer
Abstract Background and aim Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) are used to quantify
physical aspects of work capacity. Safety is a critical issue for clinical use of an FCE. Patients …
physical aspects of work capacity. Safety is a critical issue for clinical use of an FCE. Patients …
Does functional capacity evaluation predict recovery in workers' compensation claimants with upper extremity disorders?
Objectives: Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) are commonly used to determine return-
to-work readiness and guide decision making following work related injury, yet little is known …
to-work readiness and guide decision making following work related injury, yet little is known …
Reliability of clinician rated physical effort determination during functional capacity evaluation in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
MA Trippolini, PU Dijkstra, B Jansen, P Oesch… - Journal of occupational …, 2014 - Springer
Introduction Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) can be used to make clinical decisions
regarding fitness-for-work. During FCE the evaluator attempts to assess the amount of …
regarding fitness-for-work. During FCE the evaluator attempts to assess the amount of …
Predictive validity of a functional capacity evaluation: the physical work performance evaluation
DE Lechner, JJ Page, G Sheffield - Work, 2008 - content.iospress.com
The predictive validity of a Functional Capacity Evaluation, the Physical Work Performance
Evaluation (PWPE), was examined in 30 workers compensation patients with …
Evaluation (PWPE), was examined in 30 workers compensation patients with …
A cluster randomized clinical trial comparing functional capacity evaluation and functional interviewing as components of occupational rehabilitation programs
Purpose Functional capacity evaluations (FCE) are used to identify work abilities and are
commonly integrated into rehabilitation programs. We studied whether integrating FCE into …
commonly integrated into rehabilitation programs. We studied whether integrating FCE into …
Are functional capacity evaluations affected by the patient's pain?
DP Gross - Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2006 - Springer
Functional capacity evaluations (FCE) are comprehensive batteries of performance-based
tests used commonly to inform return-to-work decisions for injured workers. As many people …
tests used commonly to inform return-to-work decisions for injured workers. As many people …
Functional capacity evaluation as a performance measure: evidence for a new approach for clients with chronic back pain
Objectives: To report the research and development of a new approach to Functional
Capacity Evaluation, the Gibson Approach to Functional Capacity Evaluation (GAPP FCE) …
Capacity Evaluation, the Gibson Approach to Functional Capacity Evaluation (GAPP FCE) …