Buyer’s Guide:
How to Get Started in Functional Capacity Evaluation
A basic starter set is designed to implement the California Functional Capacity Protocol (Cal-FCP) as the default functional capacity evaluation test battery. The Cal-FCP provides a minimal but well-balanced evaluation of function in areas that are sensitive to musculoskeletal disorders. Additional equipment can be added to meet a broader range of patient needs. This is the equipment that Dr. Matheson uses daily in practice. We recommend only what we use.
| Product | Cost | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| TESTS | ||
| Protocol Starter Set Includes: ToolKit (with Cal-FCP), Hand Function Sort, & Spinal Function Sort |
$ 500 | EPIC |
| Items in the Protocol Starter Set can also be purchased separately: | ||
| Toolkit CD (includes Cal-FCP) | $ 85 | EPIC |
| Spinal Function Sort | $ 225 | EPIC |
| Hand Function Sort | $ 225 | EPIC |
| EQUIPMENT | ||
| EPIC 1 Lift Capacity Test (115 pounds)* | $3650 | RMA |
| B & L Pinch Gage (30 pounds) | $ 200 | RMA |
| JAMAR Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer (200 pounds) | $ 252 | RMA |
| * Export prices are dependent on local distributors and support requirements costs. | ||
Notes
- Prices are the latest U.S. advertised and do not include shipping and handling.
- The Toolkit CD includes the Cal-FCP video, the Cal-FCP Examiner’s Manual, sample reports and all of the forms that are needed to conduct the Cal-FCP, as well as the Excel® calculators that are necessary to convert raw data to normative values.
- The EPIC 1 includes a site license for the EPIC Lift Capacity Test. The cost for ELC training and certification is $350. The training is a self-paced course of video and PowerPoint slides that guide the individual through the evaluation protocol.On-site custom training is also available. For more information about training dates and availability, please contact EPIC at 636-724-4556 or see the training calendar.
Resources
- EPIC (Employment Potential Improvement Corporation)
For additional information, and to customize your clinical equipment to meet a broader range of patient needs, contact Dr. Matheson.