FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE’S)
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly.They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendonand ligamenttissueshaveenoughwater,theyaresuppleandstretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Beforeandafter. Knowing therightexercises toprepareforfitnessactivities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating peopleafter injuriesand returning thempain-free to theactivities theyenjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Hands-On PhysicalTherapy can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great! Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk for injury. DON’T LET PAIN SIDELINE YOU
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a standardized comprehensive evaluation thatcollects informationon thephysicalabilitiesofan individual and determines his/her ability to perform specific work-related tasks. Physicians, case managers and employers are able to transition injured workers from disability to function by utilizing Functional Capacity Evaluations.
FCE looks specifically on the following areas: • Prolonged sitting and standing • Dynamic strength • Walking, stairs and stepladder capacities • Balance • Push, pull and carrying capacities • Endurance • Coordination • Fine motor skills • Lifting capacity at various levels
FCEs are indicative for the following cases: • Individuals that have been out of work because of an injury and their ability to return to work or not, needs to be determined. • Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. • For medical legal reasons. Functional Capacity Evaluations are done on a one-on-one basis and lasts between 2 and 6 hours, depending on a patient’s needs. For more information contact us or visit our centers at Astoria, NY. Don’thesitate tocontactHands-OnPhysicalTherapy today to learnmore about what our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) can do for you and get started on the first steps toward relief!
• Do stretch often • Do strength training • Do coordination training • Do endurance training
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