Returning to work after an injury shouldn’t be guesswork, for you or your employer. At Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness, our Functional Capacity Evaluations in Wheaton and Naperville, IL give a clear, evidence-based picture of what you’re able to do safely, so return-to-work decisions are grounded in real data, not assumptions.
An FCE is a comprehensive, hands-on assessment of your physical abilities: strength, endurance, flexibility, and tolerance for job-specific tasks like lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods. We conduct every evaluation one-on-one, the same private, individualized approach we bring to every treatment at Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness.
Who FCEs are for:
- Patients recovering from a work-related injury
- Workers’ compensation cases requiring documented return-to-work clearance
- Employers and case managers needing objective functional data
- Patients and physicians determining readiness for physically demanding roles
What to expect:
- A thorough, one-on-one evaluation with a licensed therapist
- Testing tailored to the physical demands of your specific job
- A detailed report outlining functional abilities, limitations, and recommendations
- Clear documentation to support return-to-work decisions and workers’ compensation claims
Why Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness?
We believe in resolving the full cycle of an injury, not just clearing paperwork. Our FCEs are conducted with the same hands-on, patient-first philosophy behind everything we do, so you leave with an accurate assessment and a real plan for getting back to full function.
Ready to schedule your Functional Capacity Evaluation?
Request Appointment or call our Wheaton or Naperville, IL office today.