FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY

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FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

A Forensic Evaluation is a comprehensive evaluation which provides objective data regarding the individual's physical capacity, and establishes a physical demand level. The evaluation documents the patient's ability to perform a job from a physical, medical, behavioral and ergonomic perspective. PMPT  ™ computerized  system used at CHART has over 100 validity criteria incorporated into the evaluation to determine a patient's maximum or sub-maximum effort.

Evaluations include the following procedures:

• Pain Questionnaires

• Hand Testing

• Musculoskeletal Evaluation

• Body Mechanics

• Static Strength

• Testing Fitness & Endurance Testing

• Dynamic Strength Testing

• Physical Demand Level

• Occasional Material Handling

• Heart Rate Profile

• Frequent Material Handling

• Constant Material Handling

• Behavioral Profile

• Ergonomic Evaluation

Forensic Evaluations may include Job Specific and General profiles. Job specific evaluations incorporate tests for the critical work demands (for individual returning to a specific job). A job analysis is required prior to the evaluation. General evaluations are for individuals with no specific job to return to, or in the process of reclassifying. A wide range of general activities is tested to determine the level of function.

Evaluation requires approximately five to six hours. Preliminary musculoskeletal evaluation proceeds all testing. Objective data is furnished in a multi-paged, detailed report, including test situations and the patient's response, physical limitations, restrictions, and recommendations. Test data may also be used to determine an individual's ability to perform essential job functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

COST

A Forensic Evaluation done in the Physio Med Clinic is done by a PMPT ™ certified specialist. Prices range from $ 1,199 and up depending on preparation work, depositions and or research. We only work with retainers and or prior written approval by your legal representative, employer, case manager and/or insurance.

Our Clinics are Certified through PMPT ™

For more information please call: (352) 589-5595 and ask for Phyllis Christoffel

Workman's Comp, Auto-Insurance and Private Insurance.