Title: Functional Abilities Evaluation - FAE | Lifemark
Headings: Everything you need to know about Functional Abilities Evaluations
FAE
Everything you need to know about Functional Abilities Evaluations
What is a functional abilities evaluation (FAE)?
Purpose of a functional abilities evaluation
What’s involved in the FAE?
What’s not included?
How long does FAE testing last?
Who performs an FAE test?
Who requests an FAE form?
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Content: What is a functional abilities evaluation (FAE)? A functional abilities evaluation (FAE) or functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive evaluation of your physical and functional abilities, using objective and measurable tests. The FAE can be general or specific to your job and related duties. Once the evaluation takes place, it is interpreted and presented to all concerned parties in a report or used to fill out a functional abilities form. Get started with treatment now
Purpose of a functional abilities evaluation
An FAE establishes an outline of what physical level of work you are able to perform. Depending on the nature of your injury and the type of work you do, before you return to work after an injury or accident, a functional abilities evaluation may be used to help determine your abilities and outline any immediate or long-term risks from resuming normal at-work functions. The purpose of the FAE is to objectively identify impairments or disabilities and how they may affect your ability to return to certain parts or all of your normal work duties. The FAE can also determine which job modifications or restrictions are required to protect your current abilities and prevent future injury. While treatment is not part of the FAE, the evaluation process can also be used to predict potential improvements to abilities if a rehabilitation program is implemented. Find a clinic near you
What’s involved in the FAE?