Our Services
Our therapists conduct thorough Functional Capacity Assessments to evaluate an individuals abilities with communication, mobility, self-care, social participation, learning, and working. This assessment is crucial for creating an effective plan that meets the clients specific needs and goals.
What is the purpose of a functional capacity assessment?
Determines an individuals support needs and community participation.
Determines appropriate support, accommodations, and leads to successful participation.
Support demands may include therapeutic support, accommodations, equipment, home modifications, and NDIS funding recommendations.
Functional Capacity Assessment
Key Features…
Assess your physical ability to mobilise and participate in daily tasks
Understand your ability to manage personal care and hygiene independently
Assess your engagement and interaction within community and social settings
Measure your capacity to acquire new skills and knowledge
Assess your living arrangements and identify any need for home modifications
What does our assessment include?
Our comprehensive assessments include an initial interview and questionnaires, face to face assessment of the individual including their physical, emotional and cognitive capacity and an assessment of their home environment. Once completed a comprehensive report will be provided outlining tailored goals and recommendations for future supports.
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Our assessment requires questionnaires to be completed by the individual and/or family members.
It also includes an initial interview where we can get to know more about you including medical history and current health status, goals, strengths, and challenges.
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Our face to face component of our assessment allows us to visit you in the community. During this visit we can assess…
your ability to perform activities of daily living, and iADLS,
complete a functional mobility assessment,
evaluation of cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and communication skills
assess your home environment or other relevant settings to identify any environmental barriers or modifications
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Following the assessment, we will write a comprehensive report tailored to your needs and goals.
These recommendations may include strategies for improving functional abilities, training on assistive devices or adaptive techniques, modifications to the environment, referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources, and ongoing support or follow-up as needed.
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