What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) and what should I expect?

 

An accurate and thorough FCE/ FCA or functional capacity evaluation or assessment will typically take from 4 to 5 hours to perform and should include:

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Author
Dr. Anthony Pribila Dr. Pribila received his Doctorate of Science (DSc) degree in physical therapy from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Dr. Pribila went on to earn his first manual therapy certification (CMP) from internationally esteemed physical therapist Brian Mulligan of New Zealand. He added a second manual therapy certification (CMPT) through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Among further professional training and accomplishments, Dr. Pribila is a certified ergonomic assessment specialist (CEAS); earned a Level 2 certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) through Functional Movement Systems; and a certification in instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Dr. Pribila is certified through the American Institute of Balance in post-concussion management treatment. He has been certified in intramuscular dry needling since 2013 and possesses two dry needling certifications. Dr. Pribila has also completed substantial research on cervicogenic headaches.

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