Physical Performance Exam
Our Physical Performance Exams provide thorough evaluations of physical capabilities — establishing baselines, identifying limitations, and guiding treatment planning for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Who Is This For?
- Patients beginning rehabilitation programs who need baseline measurements
- Workers requiring pre-employment physical screening
- Employees needing fitness-for-duty assessments
- Patients requiring progress documentation during treatment
- Individuals needing physical capability documentation for any purpose
About Physical Performance Exam
The Physical Performance Exam at Advantage Brain & Trauma is a focused assessment designed to evaluate an individual's current physical capabilities and establish baseline measurements for treatment planning. Unlike a full Functional Capacity Evaluation, the Physical Performance Exam is a more targeted assessment that can be completed in a shorter timeframe.
This evaluation measures key physical parameters including range of motion, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and basic functional abilities. The results provide clinicians with the objective data needed to design effective treatment programs and set realistic rehabilitation goals.
Physical Performance Exams are commonly used at the beginning of treatment to establish baselines, during treatment to measure progress, and at discharge to document functional improvements. They are also valuable for pre-employment screening and fitness-for-duty assessments.
Who Is This For?
- Patients beginning rehabilitation programs who need baseline measurements
- Workers requiring pre-employment physical screening
- Employees needing fitness-for-duty assessments
- Patients requiring progress documentation during treatment
- Individuals needing physical capability documentation for any purpose
How It Works
Medical History Review
Medical History Review
The evaluator reviews the patient's medical history, current symptoms, and the purpose of the evaluation to customize the testing protocol.
Physical Assessment
Physical Assessment
A series of standardized physical tests measure strength, range of motion, flexibility, balance, and coordination across relevant body regions.
Functional Testing
Functional Testing
Basic functional tasks such as lifting, carrying, and positional tolerances are assessed to evaluate practical physical capabilities.
Results Documentation
Results Documentation
All findings are documented in a comprehensive report with objective measurements, comparisons to normative data, and clinical recommendations.
Why Choose Advantage Brain & Trauma
Quick Assessment
Typically completed in 1-2 hours, providing timely data without the extended commitment of a full FCE.
Objective Baselines
Establishes measurable starting points for tracking rehabilitation progress over time.
Treatment Guidance
Results directly inform treatment planning, helping clinicians design targeted and effective rehabilitation programs.
Progress Tracking
Repeat assessments at intervals demonstrate objective improvement, supporting continued treatment authorization.
Versatile Application
Useful for rehabilitation planning, pre-employment screening, fitness-for-duty, and progress documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Service Is Available
Physical Performance Exam is available at 7 of our locations
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