Physical Capability Assessment (PCA)
Addressing your employees’ functional ability to complete intensive physical tasks now and in the future.


PHYSICAL CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT (PCA)
Musculoskeletal Capability to Perform Work-Based Physical Tasks

Some job roles are more physical than others and being able to establish which elements of a physically demanding role contribute to MSK ill health is a specific science of functional movement, strength, and conditioning.
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Employees who may experience long-term chronic physical disability or temporary physical difficulty because of invasive surgery would benefit from the support offered by a PCA assessment to achieve an effective and successful return to the workplace. Commonly also a gateway into receiving physiotherapy intervention, the PCA will support the colleague appropriately and efficiently.
As occupational MSK specialists, we have been able to be innovative by creating a suite of bespoke PCA assessments and reports.
Recognising that not only are roles different, but industry requirements, regulations and patterns of operational feasibility differ, we have worked alongside our clients to create industry specialised PCA tests, assessments & reports. The success in our capability to report relating uniquely to specifically detailed roles and tasks has allowed our clients to be confident in our ability to deliver quality, driven by the client’s requirement.
Unlike a standard Occupational Health Referral for MSK issues, the PCA is a specialist intervention that focuses on assessing employees in highly physically demanding job roles, or for individuals with multiple complex Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s). We can assess an employee’s ability to move around the workplace, use specialist equipment, or overcome movement barriers. For example, PCAs are appropriate for roles that involve prolonged walking, the use of ladders or frequent stair use. The assessment can be carried out face to face, in the clinic, on client sites if necessary or via secure telephone and video link.

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