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Relationships among lifting ability, grip force, and return to work.

Leonard N Matheson1, Susan J Isernhagen, Dennis L Hart

  • 1Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St Louis, MO 63108, USA. mathesonl@msnotes.wustl.edu

Physical Therapy
|March 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) can predict return to work (RTW). Longer time off work and male gender decrease RTW likelihood, while lifting capacity improves it. Grip strength did not predict RTW.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Work disability research

Background:

  • The predictive validity of functional capacity evaluation (FCE) for return to work (RTW) outcomes remains understudied.
  • Understanding the relationship between FCE data and work disability is crucial for effective rehabilitation and return-to-work planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the validity of FCE testing results in predicting subsequent return to work (RTW).
  • To investigate the relationship between specific FCE measures and RTW status and level.

Main Methods:

  • A standardized FCE was administered to 650 working-age adults.
  • Work status was assessed via telephone 6 months post-FCE.
  • Predictor variables included demographics, time off work, lifting capacity, and grip strength.

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Main Results:

  • Increased time off work and male gender were associated with lower likelihood of RTW.
  • Greater lifting capacity (weight lifted floor to waist) positively correlated with RTW.
  • FCE lifting subtests predicted RTW level, but grip force did not predict RTW status or level.

Conclusions:

  • Time off work and gender are significant predictors of RTW.
  • Specific FCE lifting tests demonstrate predictive validity for RTW and RTW level in individuals with chronic work-related symptoms.
  • Grip force measures from FCE are not reliable predictors of RTW outcomes.