A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a scientifically developed objective process that measures a workers physical capabilities and tolerances, also known as a workers physical demand level (PDL).

ATI Physical Therapy’s standardized protocols help determine the level of participation and activity that is right for the patient following rehabilitation, thus providing the highest probability for return to work without re-injury.

In order to maximize the productivity of an employee, while also avoiding injury or re-injury, it is important for both the worker as well as the employer to understand the employee's physical potential and capabilities.

Reliability & Validity

ATI’s certified functional evaluators administer FCEs with evaluation tools and methods that are peer-reviewed, validity based and legally defensible in the field of occupational rehabilitation. All testing is performed with standardized protocols that are specific to each case in question. Each FCE will provide information on reliability of physical effort, reliability of pain reports/behaviors and safe levels of functional capacity.

Honesty & Objectivity

ATI Physical Therapy provides testing results that are trustworthy. ATI is an independent owned and operated company with the goal to provide fair, accurate, concise, objective data and information in each specific Workers’ Compensation case.

Communication

ATI Physical Therapy’s certified functional evaluators produce FCEs that are clear, concise, timely and specific to providing case closure for the referral sources and the Workers’ Compensation client.

Convenience

ATI Physical Therapy uses mobile equipment, which allows companies and their employees the convenience of ATI professionals performing on-site evaluations when necessary.