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

Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)

A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) objectively defines the physical requirements to complete the essential duties of a job. This document is crucial for determining disability from own occupation, providing Return to Work Programs, establishing modified work schedules, and comparing limitations or restrictions defined during assessments to the requirements of the job.

An initial interview is conducted with the job supervisor or manager to define the job requirements and the employer objectives. Objective measurements of all aspects of the worker's work site are then taken utilizing calibrated equipment that can include digital scales, force transducers, and digital sound level meters. After all of the information from the work site is analyzed, a report is created that specifically and accurately provides duration, frequencies, and required measurements for all essential demands of the job.

Documenting job requirements through a PDA allows the following:

• Matching workers to the right job
• Determining how quickly an injured worker can return to the workforce
• Ensuring maximal productivity with Return to Work Programs
• Establishing modified duties within the worker’s original job demands