Functional Assessments
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Functional Assessments
Providing an accurate gauge of capacity, Functional Assessments evaluate an individual’s capacity to perform physical and/or psychological tasks and offer a baseline measurement of ability.
Our qualified allied health team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Psychologists, perform these assessments within a controlled environment e.g. consultation rooms.
These assessments help us to understand an individual’s functional tolerances for physical and/or psychological activities following a noted health condition that has limited their performance previously.
The right assessment helps match people to work they can safely and sustainably perform.
Types of Functional Assessments

Physical Functional Capacity Evaluation
Understand the physical health status of workers to determine fitness for duties.

Psychological Functional Capacity Evaluation
Assess the suitability of a worker for a role with accurate and informative testing.
When is a Functional Assessment Needed?
- When it is unclear as to the individual’s ability to perform certain tasks and for what durations.
- If an individual is reporting aggravations of their condition due to task performance within their rehabilitation programs.
- If there is a risk that an individual’s rehabilitation program may exacerbate their condition.
- When medical professionals require a greater clarity to help guide return to work planning.
What Happens After the Assessment?
A comprehensive written report is provided within five business days which outlines the functional limitations of an individual.

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