An FCE is a comprehensive assessment used to measure physical abilities, job-specific task tolerance, and return-to-work readiness. 

 FCEs are commonly used for injured workers, workers’ compensation cases, disability determinations, vocational rehabilitation, and return-to-work clearance.

Most FCEs are completed one-on-one and typically last 3 to 4 hours.

Work conditioning is a structured program that rebuilds job-specific strength, endurance, flexibility, and movement tolerance after injury.

Yes. Physical therapy, FCEs, and work conditioning are all designed to help injured workers safely return to full duty or modified work.

Work conditioning may benefit injured workers, first responders, industrial workers, healthcare workers, office employees, and anyone returning to physically demanding work.