Ergonimcs Flashcards
What is ergonomic analysis used for
to define and document the relationship b/t the worker and the work
What three major areas need to be considered in ergonomics
worker
work
worksite
What should the worker be in ergonomics
free of hazardous situations that create trauma or cumulative trauma disorders while maintaining maximum productivity
What is a functional capacity assessment or eval
a work related test to assess an individual’s physical ability to do a specific job or activity and aids in developing a safe return to work program
Comprehensive and clearly describes the tasks a worker can safely perform in an 8 hr day
What is functional in a functional capacity assessment
meaningful, useful, purposeful, activity that is actual work movt.
what does functional imply
a definable movt. w/ a beginning and an end and as a result can be measured
What is capacity in the functional capacity assessment
Max ability. Capability
indicates existing abilities for activities including the maximal function able to be used/demonstrated
What is evaluation in the functional capacity assessment
systematic approach including observation, reasoning, correlation and conclusion.
goes beyond monitoring and recording
What does the evaluation process imply
an outcome statement/conclusion that is explanatory as well as an objective measurement of the activity
What is a FCA
test of the body not the job
When does an FCA become work oriented
when compared to a functional job description
What should an FCA answer
- Is the person physically able to do a type of work
- Are there any safety precautions that need to be taken at work to prevent re-injury
- Is there a match b/t the physical job demands and the person’s physical abilities to perform a specific job
- can modifications be made t the work, worker, or worksite to make the job safer or return to work earlier
Aspects of kinesiophysical
Therapist controls the test
Safety criteria used to allow test to proceed or stop
history and examination linked to impairment and function
characteristics of psychophysical
Clients stop at their discretion
May be subjective rather than objective
Safety is assumed
Test doesn’t identify the physical issue related to functional limitation
What are consistency factors for FCA
Among test items
between the 1st and 2nd day of testing
functional limitations compared to musculoskeletal evaluation
perceived abilities compared to demonstrated abilities
