Insurer Services

Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAE)
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
Biomechanical Video Analysis (BVA)
Ergonomic Assessments
Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA)
Medical-Legal File Reviews
Functional Work Site Evaluations (FWSE)
Initial Rehabilitation Assessment


Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAE)

A Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) is an objective evaluation conducted to measure an individual's current, safe, ability to perform functional activities. An FAE requires an intensive evaluation focusing on physical tolerances and abilities related to strength, range of motion, and endurance. An FAE provides knowledge of what duties are safe for the individual to perform and for how many hours per day. Independent Mobile Assessment Centre utilizes a systemized approach, with standardized testing protocols, to maintain safety and provide accurate, valid, and reliable results. Our high standards set the criteria for clients who require both safe evaluations and defensible results.

Based on the referral source requirements, an FAE may be customized including:

  • baseline evaluations
  • comprehensive assessments
  • own occupation assessments
  • upper limb evaluation
  • maximal ability testing
  • assessment for fatigue symptoms
  • assessment for return to work abilities

Independent Mobile Assessment Centre provides Functional Abilities Evaluations across Canada. Our assessments can be completed at offices, hospitals, home site, or employer locations.