Abstract Objectives: Functional Capacity Evaluation methods (FCE) claim to measure the
functional physical ability of a person to perform work-related tasks. The purpose of the …

Because operational tasks in the uniformed services (military, police, fire and emergency
services) are physically demanding and incur the risk of injury, employment policy in these …

Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) and other work-related assessments continue to be
used in occupational rehabilitation to determine the capacity of injured and disabled workers …

M. S, a 46 year old production line worker, suffered a workrelated traumatic injury to her right
thigh and hip nearly 3 months ago. The injury caused neuromuscular changes, impairing …

The attributes of work-related assessments have been found to differ between types of
assessment. This suggests that there may also be strategies that are more appropriately …

Musculoskeletal disorders often result in employee disability leaves and sickness-related
absenteeism in the workplace. Professional evaluations of an employee's capacity to work …

Many decisions about an individual's return to work (RTW), entitlement to benefits, and
access to supports and rehabilitation services rely on an assessment of their ability to …

The vast majority of the currently available vocational assessments are used to measure a
worker's physical body functions and/or work capacity, while very few, if any, can be utilized …

Purpose Occupational integration is vital for the health of all people, also for people with
Limited Work Capacity (LWC). Therefore, participation in regular work is a legal right for …

BACKGROUND: Workplace injuries place a significant physical, social and financial burden
on organisations globally. Paramedics provide emergency management of workplace …