Functional Capacity Evaluation & Rehabilitation Research
Research & Evidence in Functional Capacity Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Matheson Development has a long history of research and innovation in functional capacity evaluation, work capacity assessment, occupational rehabilitation, and return-to-work services. Our research resources bring together scientific literature, bibliographic references, and selected publications related to the assessment of functional ability and work performance.
For decades, Matheson research and assessment methods have contributed to the development and evaluation of tools used by occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, and educators. Areas of research include the EPIC Lift Capacity Test, functional capacity evaluation, the Spinal and Hand Function Sorts, work hardening, work conditioning, and other approaches to functional and work-related assessment.
Use the resources below to explore research and publications related to functional assessment and rehabilitation.
Scientific Literature
Explore selected scientific and peer-reviewed literature related to functional capacity evaluation, work capacity assessment, occupational rehabilitation, and return-to-work services.
Research topics include:
- Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
- EPIC Lift Capacity Test
- Spinal and Hand Function Sorts
- Work Hardening & Work Conditioning
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Return-to-Work Rehabilitation
- Functional and Work Capacity Assessment
The collection includes both recent research and foundational publications that have contributed to the development and evaluation of functional assessment methods.
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Bibliography
Browse bibliographic references related to functional capacity evaluation, rehabilitation, work capacity assessment, and Matheson assessment methods.
The bibliography provides a broader reference collection for clinicians, educators, researchers, and others seeking additional information about functional assessment and occupational rehabilitation.
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Offprints & Publications
Access selected full-text publications, offprints, and other original materials where available.
These resources include historical and foundational publications associated with the development of functional capacity evaluation, lift capacity assessment, work hardening, functional assessment, and related rehabilitation practices.
Where available, publications include links to the original journal, PubMed, or downloadable full-text resources.
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A History of Research in Functional Assessment
Matheson Development's research resources span several decades of work in functional assessment and occupational rehabilitation.
Our collection includes foundational research on lift capacity and functional capacity evaluation, research examining the reliability and validity of assessment methods, and more recent studies addressing work rehabilitation and return-to-work outcomes.
The EPIC Lift Capacity Test, for example, has been the subject of research examining lift capacity, reliability, validity, biomechanics, normative data, and clinical application. Research involving the Spinal and Hand Function Sorts has examined perceived functional ability, reliability, responsiveness, and their relationship to vocational rehabilitation and functional capacity evaluation.
Together, these resources provide a historical and contemporary view of the evidence underlying functional assessment and rehabilitation.
For Rehabilitation Professionals, Educators & Researchers
We provide these research resources to support evidence-based practice and further education in functional capacity evaluation, occupational rehabilitation, and work-related assessment.
Whether you are researching FCE methods, evaluating work capacity, developing a rehabilitation program, teaching students, or looking for the original research behind a Matheson assessment tool, these resources are intended to help you locate relevant information efficiently.