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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 workersfromdisabilitytofunctionbyutilizingFunctionalCapacityEvaluations. 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 thathavebeenoutofworkbecauseofan injuryand theirability
There are ways that you can improve your posture at home, as well. Here are several strategies that are typically helpful: •Try tostand tallwheneveryouarestandingorwalking.Holdyourheadhigh andsquareyourshoulders,butmore importantlyworkonbeing the tallest version of yourself. Hunching over is the leading cause of poor posture. •Usesupportwhenyousit tokeepyourposturecorrect.Lumbarsupport in officechairsandcarseatswillhelpabit,but for improvedpostureyoumay need toaddadditionalcushioning thatwillhelpyoukeepyourbackstraight. • Be mindful of how you lift heavy objects. Keep your shoulders square and yourchestforward.When liftingsomethingthat isover50 lbs it is important to take extra care. Lead with your hips and try to keep the weight close to your body. Lifting something improperly can lead to injury to your neck or back, which may make proper posture uncomfortable. What can Good Posture do for You? There are a lot of benefits of having good posture. Aside from saying goodbye to neck or back pain, improving your posture can provide several unexpected benefits to your lifestyle and personal well-being. Here are a few of the additional benefits of having good posture: • Proper posture creates quality exercise for your core and back • Improved respiratory health • Added protection for your organs, bones, joints and muscles • Reduced risk of arthritis If you are experiencing chronic neck and back pain, there is a good chance that itcouldberelatedtoyourposture.Contactyourphysicaltherapistto learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today. For more information about overcoming back and neck pain, contact us. IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE AT HOME
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 between2and6hours,dependingonapatient’sneeds. Formore information contact us or visit our centers at Astoria, NY.
Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain. CHIN TUCK SUPINE While lying down on your back with a small rolled up towel in the small curve of your neck, slowly draw chin towards your chest. The back of your neck will rise and the base of your neck should stay in contact with the towel. Stretches Neck
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