At Empowered Health & Wellness, we provide comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) and functional assessments that help clarify what a person can safely do at work, at home, and in the community. Our evaluations are ideal for personal injury, workers’ compensation, disability, and return-to-work cases.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
What Is A Functional Capacity Evaluation?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a structured, objective assessment of a person’s physical and functional abilities.
During an FCE, we can look at:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and squatting
Grip strength and fine motor skills
Endurance and task tolerance
How pain or fatigue impacts performance
Functional Cognition
Impact on life outside of work
The end result is a clear, practical picture of what the person can safely do in daily life and work settings—presented in a way that is useful for attorneys, physicians, employers, and insurance providers.
Who we Serve: Who is an FCE For?
FCEs at Empowered Health & Wellness are helpful for:
Personal Injury Cases
Clarifying functional limitations after motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other injuries.Workers’ Compensation & Job-Related Injuries
Determining safe job demands, restrictions, and return-to-work planning.Long-Term Disability & Benefit Cases
Providing objective data to support disability claims and ongoing benefit needs.Return-to-Work / Fitness-for-Duty
Assessing whether someone can safely return to work, and under what conditions.Applying for Disability
Functional assessment that can be sent directly to your doctor when applying for disability.
Functional Cognitive Evaluations
For clients with head injuries, concussion, or suspected cognitive changes, we also offer Functional Cognitive Evaluations.
These assessments look at:
Attention and concentration
Memory and recall
Processing speed
Planning, organization, and problem-solving
Safety and judgment in work/daily activities
Rather than testing in isolation, we focus on how these cognitive skills affect real tasks—such as managing medications, following instructions, handling finances, or safely performing work duties.
This can be especially valuable in personal injury and brain injury cases, where subtle cognitive changes significantly impact daily life and employability.
What to Expect
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We review medical records, job descriptions (if available), and case details to ensure the evaluation addresses the right questions. A lot of intake paperwork is sent home electronically so you don’t have to spend a lot of time in the office filling out paperwork.
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The FCE is typically completed over 2-4 hours and may include:
Standardized tests
Job-specific tasks
Simulated daily activities
Pain and symptom reporting
Lifting and carrying
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You receive a detailed written report with:
Measured abilities and limitations
Effort and pain consistency observations
Recommended restrictions and tolerances
Functional implications for work and daily life
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When requested, I am available to:
Clarify findings
Discuss recommendations
Coordinate with attorneys, physicians, or employers
Expert testimony available upon request
Local, Convenient, and Close to You
Empowered Health & Wellness is located in Murray, Utah, conveniently serving:
Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah County
In home assessment options are available
Being local allows me to provide quicker scheduling, more personalized care, and easy collaboration with attorneys, physicians, and other professionals in the area.
