21/10/2026
Functional Capacity Evaluation (noun)
/ˌfʌŋk.ʃən.əl kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti ˌev.æl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
People hear me and picture a clipboard, a stopwatch, and someone telling them what they can't do.
Here is what I actually am.
I'm the clearest, most honest picture your care team can get of where your body is right now, and what it can do in real life.
I measure how you lift, carry, sit, stand, reach, and move through the tasks that matter to you.
I'm not a test you pass or fail. I'm not a judgment about whether you're trying hard enough.
I map one thing: the gap between what your body is doing today and what your daily life actually asks of it.
You might find me on an NDIS plan, a referral letter, or a return-to-work report.
Wherever you see my name, my job stays the same: give everyone involved a clear, honest picture so your program begins exactly where you are.
My findings go straight into your exercise physiology or occupational therapy plan.
I'm the starting point, and the work builds from there.
So if your Body Dynamics team mentions a Functional Capacity Evaluation, it means they want to understand you properly before prescribing anything.
That's care done well. 💙
Call (07) 5598 8889 to find out whether a Functional Capacity Evaluation is the right next step for your situation. 📲
