At St. Luke’s, our patients’ health and safety is our primary goal – especially as they transition back into their community. Our team uses the Functional Capacity Exam (FCE) to determine a patient’s ability to safely perform work activities after an illness or injury.

In addition to the physical performance assessment, we evaluate the patient’s ability to handle the cognitive demands of the job. Based on our findings, practitioners may recommend modifying the current employment environment, including tasks, techniques or equipment, or finding a new work opportunity that the patient can perform safely.