Physical Capacity Evaluations

The physical capacity evaluation (PCE) program at Kitsap Physical Therapy is designed to rapidly and accurately define a client’s ability to work and at what level.  Kitsap PT utilizes the ERGOSCIENCE PCE system.  This system consists of a questionnaire, an interview process, a physical examination, and, most importantly, a series of standardized tests customized to each client’s work history and future work demands.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Kitsap Physical Therapy offers PCE’s for clients with spinal, extremity, hand, and most other functionally restrictive diagnoses.

OUR THERAPISTS

All PCE’s performed at Kitsap Physical Therapy are completed by licensed physical therapists, experienced with functional testing and rehabilitation and are certified in the Ergoscience PCE system.

THE ERGOSCIENCE SYSTEM 

FEATURES

·            Covers all 20 work demands defined by the Department of Labor

·        Determines if patient provides maximal effort

·        Generates “user friendly” reports

·        Methods backed by 10 years of research at University of Alabama

·        Methods proven to be valid and reliable as published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine

When To Do A PCE

·        Before rehabilitation to determine rehabilitation needs

·        After rehabilitation to determine safe release for work

·        Disability determination to define an individual’s employability

Further Information

A therapist at Kitsap Physical Therapy would be pleased to meet with you at your convenience to further discuss our PCE services.  We strive to customize our work to meet your individual expectations and needs.

Scheduling

We understand that timely scheduling is just as important as timely documentation.  Therefore, our goal is to schedule evaluations within 10 working days or as soon as 72 hours.  A written notification of the clients evaluation time and date will be sent within 24 hours of authorization.