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: 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? The FAE will examine your physical abilities using a review of your medical documentation, interview processes and objective physical testing. Following a musculoskeletal examination (a check of bone, muscle, ligament and nervous system health), a healthcare professional will lead you through functional tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, as well as gripping, lifting, pushing and pulling objects. Repetitive activities and those requiring fine motor skills are often both a part of the tests. By simulating everyday life skills and job-specific skills, the FAE can evaluate abilities, determine risks and define impairments. Standardized tests, questionnaires and interviews may also be used to evaluate cognitive abilities and psychosocial behaviour, in relation to traits required for your job.