Leading Edge Physiotherapy has a collaborative approach to our functional capacity evaluations.  We have a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working together to gain insight into each client’s injury and the effect it has had on them.  We go beyond assessing function and ascertain the reasons for the functional limitation.  If required we also gain information from outside sources such as physicians and other health care professionals who have worked with the client.  We take the opportunity to provide not only limitations but specifically identify abilities as well.  Our assessment is able to not only identify what functions the person is having difficulty with, but also identifies the reason for it.  This ensures we can provide a well-rounded and comprehensive report that offers data which may provide direction regarding not only their present status but future options and care if needed.

We work closely with the client’s referrer to ensure both the referrer’s and client’s needs are met.  We strive to have minimal wait times and provide our reports within 10 business days of the assessment.

Our testing includes a review of medical documentation, subjective assessments, an intensive interview with the client, and objective testing.  A combination of standardized tests and work/activity simulation is used to identify function.

Following testing a report is completed which includes the client’s current functional abilities and limitations.  The report can aid in determining a clients: ability to return to their pre-injury occupation; residual functional abilities and limitations related to work, leisure and household activity; and future rehabilitation needs.  Conclusions are also made regarding the client’s level of physical effort during testing and the consistency of their subjective reports of pain and disability in comparison to objective test results.

A cost of Future Care Evaluation may also be requested in combination with a Functional Capacity Evaluation for efficiency and cost effectiveness to the referral source.

It is important for clients to note for their Functional Capacity Evaluation that they should:

• Wear comfortable clothes: bring running shoes, wear shorts and a t-shirt and any adaptive aids (ie. Knee brace) currently used.
• Do not change medication regimen prior to testing.
• No caffeine or cigarettes one hour prior to testing.
• Bring a light snack and water bottle as testing may go for 4 to 6 hours.

• Please simply download and print the attached form
• Email or fax the form to the contact information on the form

Functional Services First Contact Form

The fees of our evaluations are determined on a case by case basis. Several factors go into determining the cost of the assessment. These include:

1. Duration of the assessment (1 day vs. 2 day)
2. Inclusion of experts as deemed necessary (i.e. vestibular FCE)
3. Access to a jobs demands analysis
4. Opinions requested from the results of the assessment (i.e. medical legal opines)

As there are many factors that go into the assessment procedure, we recommend that you contact our occupational therapist directly to ascertain the cost of the assessment. Upon first contact, a quote will be provided based on the specific requirements that a referrer may have.

Our typical time between referral and assessment is 7-14 days. The time is often dependant on the schedule of the client.