Functional Capacity Evaluation

Are You Having Difficulties With Long Term Absence?

Most employers are keen to address the problem of long term sickness absence because they know it can be a real burden on a business. And having an effective system for managing absence can save your business money in terms of reduced insurance premiums, litigation, and sick pay.

Do you Know if Your Employees are Fit for Work?

If you’ve ever had to deal with employees on long term absence you will know that it can be an extremely frustrating task. Often it’s difficult to know what to do for the best, both for the employee and the business.

Sometimes employees are off work for weeks, months and even longer with problems such a back pain and rsi and it can be hard for employers to get the advice they need- whether their employees are fit for work or not. The employer can be left feeling that nothing helpful is been done.

How do You Get the Right Information?

At WorkFuture we know how important accurate information is if you want to get your employees back to work. Thats why we offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). FCEs are a way of measuring what people can do. Many health conditions that result in long term absence can be assessed with a FCE, including

• back pain, neck pain, whiplash
• rsi or upper limb disorders
• arthritis of the hip and knee joint
• shoulder pain
• following orthopaedic surgery

As experts in the field of injury and work assessments we can provide you with the answers you need.

Using a Functional Capacity to Get People Back to Work

A FCE provides an accurate measurement of an individual’s physical capabilities. It does this by using computerised technology to measure performance and to determine if it’s appropriate for an employee to return to work after an injury or illness. The computer can measure a range of work tasks including lifting, pulling, gripping, bending and moving so you, as an employer will know whether the

• employee can do their job
• if not, what other jobs can they do
• whether further treatment or rehabilitation would be helpful

Which Employers Are Suitable for a FCE Referral?

Any employees who has a musculoskeletal problem that is affecting their ability to do their job. This includes

• an employee who is on sick leave with no return to work date
• someone who is having difficulties managing their work
• an employee on permanent light duties

What would you like to do about absence?

Call us now on 0845 457316 to see how a Functional Capacity Evaluation can benefit your business

Make an On-line Referral Form for a Functional Capacity Evaluation today,

Download our Functional Capacity Brochure for employers