Medical & Injury Terms

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

A comprehensive test measuring an injured person's physical abilities and work capacity.

In Personal Injury Cases

FCEs are used to determine work restrictions and lost earning capacity. They're conducted by physical therapists or occupational therapists.

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Limitations placed on a person's work activities by a doctor due to injury.

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