WEEK 14: OCCUPATIONAL MED AND FUNC ATH TESTING Flashcards
What is a functional capacity evaluation?
return to work testing
comprehensive systematic analysis of residual functional capacities to perform work
Who orders FCE?
physicians
case managers
insurance
lawyers
employers
FCE is conducted after
serious injury/illness
What is included in FCE?
psychometric, physical and functional tests
lasts hours-2 days (4 hours)
Why perform FCE
measure physical ability
develop RTW treatment program
determine if worker is ready to RTW
who performs FCE?
PT, OT, trained/certified techs
What is included in physical exam of FCE
history
MMT/HHD
grip strength
submax endurance
cardioresp endurance
validity tests (SLR, ROM, Hoovers)
sedentary physical demand level
10 lbs
frequent: negligible
constant: negligible
1.5-2.1 METS
light physical demand level
20 lbs
10 lbs frequently
2.2-3.5 METS
medium physical demand level
20-50 lbs (PTs)
frequent 10-25 lbs
constant 10 lbs
3.6-6.3 METs
heavy physical demand level
50-100 lbs
frequently 25-50 lbs
constant 10-20 lbs
6.4-7.5 METs
very heavy
over 100 lbs
over 50 lbs freq
over 20 lbs constant
over 8.5 METS
Injury prevention and wellness includes
educational sessions and prevention strategies
what is involved in functional testing physical exam?
history
surgical intervention?
MMT-HHD
goals?
Sports?
season or year long?
what are functional tests for Functional athletic testing?
Y balance
12 inch drop jump test
single leg squat endurance test
functional ankle DF in half kneeling
4 hop tests