Functional Capacity Evaluations

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a scientifically developed objective process that measures a worker's physical capabilities and tolerances, also known as a worker's physical demand level (PDL).

The experts at ATI Physical Therapy use the KEY Method of Functional Capacity Assessments.

The Key Method is internationally recognized for its exceptional accuracy due to three important qualities

	A standardized methodology
	Proven quantifiers
	Legally defensible validity components

In order to maximize the productivity of an employee, while also avoiding injury or re-injury, it is important for both the worker as well as the employer to understand the employee's physical potential and capabilities.


The KEY Method uses mobile equipment, which allows companies and their employees the convenience of ATI professionals performing on-site assessments when necessary.


The KEY Method is supported by on-going studies. Constant improvements are made to the KEY Method to stay current with the demands of business and industry. Follow-up studies show that the most current technique of KEY Method's FCA produces a 99% success rate, as shown below:

Follow-up Study On 100 Injured Workers
Who Returned To Work After A Key Assessment

	100	Injured workers were given a KEY Functional Assessment prior of returning to work.
	93	Returned to work at or below the level of physical demand recommended by the KEY Assessment
	92	Returned to work safely. Only one was re-injured on the job.

A 99% Success Rate