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Dr. Matheson’s ToolKit

Developer: Leonard N. Matheson, PhD
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“Dr. Matheson’s ToolKit is an excellent investment. It’s packed with a wealth of information and it has tools he has developed that I use with most of my FCEs. I highly recommend it!”

Michael Koerner, RPT
Tustin, California

System/software requirements:

  • Windows: MS Office 97 or later
  • Macintosh: MS Office 2001 or later
  • Adobe Acrobat (free download)

Contents

Version 8 (includes all previous versions)

  1. Cal FCP Manual and Forms
    1. Cal FCP Manual
    2. Symptom Description Form
    3. Evaluation Record Form
    4. Evaluation Schedule Form
    5. Health Questionnaire Form
    6. Case Comparison
  2. Cal FCP Video Demonstration
    1. Introduction, rationale, and 29-minute video of the Cal FCP test protocol
  3. Cutting Edge Research In Occupational Rehabilitation Slide Shows
    1. New Model of Disability Determination PowerPoint slide show
    2. United States Social Security Work Disability and Functional Tests PowerPoint slide show
    3. Audio Files for each slide show (3 .wav files = 48 minutes)
    4. SSA Disability Determination References
  4. Equipment and Test Protocols Linked to Functional Assessment Taxonomy
    1. Eye Hand Foot Coordination Test Protocols
    2. Hand Coordination Test Protocols
    3. Global Test Batteries Test Protocols
    4. Finger Dexterity Test Protocols
    5. Hand Speed Test Protocols
    6. Hand Strength Test Protocols
    7. Manual Material Handling Test Protocols
  5. Feasibility Evaluation Checklist Resources
    1. Feasibility Evaluation Checklist administrator’s manual
    2. Feasibility Evaluation Checklist Observation Blank
    3. Feasibility Evaluation Checklist Self-Report Blank
    4. Feasibility Evaluation Checklist Example
  6. Functional Assessment Constructs Taxonomy
    1. Five domains, 33 conceptual factors, and 131 Functional Assessment Constructs are presented in two formats, a .pdf file that can be printed easily, and an Excel file that can be searched and modified
    2. FAC Taxonomy Visual Aids
  7. Functional Capacity Evaluation Marketing Slide Shows
    1. Cal FCP Insurance Marketing PowerPoint slide show
    2. Pain Effort and Disability Determination PowerPoint slide show
    3. The Future of Functional Capacity Evaluation PowerPoint slide show
  8. Mother Report Resources
    1. ELC Mother Reports Blank
    2. WCE Mother Report Blank
    3. PDC Chart
    4. PDC Chart Explanation
  9. Normative Data Calculators
    1. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of EPIC Lift Capacity Test age and gender-based normative data. Provides graphic display of results that can be copied and pasted from the Excel chart into a Word document.
    2. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of Spinal Function Sort gender-based normative data.
    3. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of Hand Function Sort gender-based normative data.
    4. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of hand strength normative data for males based on Jamar and B&L tests. Provides graphic display of results that can be copied and pasted from the Excel chart into a Word document.
    5. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of hand strength normative data for females based on Jamar and B&L tests. Provides graphic display of results that can be copied and pasted from the Excel chart into a Word document.
    6. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of ELC Actuarial analysis. Provides percent of normal lift capacity for each of the six ELC sub-tests.
    7. SFS Lower Extremity Profiler. Excel spreadsheet that automates calculation of Spinal Function Sort answers with a special emphasis on lower extremity function.
  10. Symptom Magnification Syndrome Resources
    1. Effort Evaluation in Disability Assessment PowerPoint slide show
    2. Use of the BTE Work Simulator to Identify and Treat Symptom Magnification Syndrome
    3. Maximum Voluntary Testing for SMS
  11. Work Capacity Evaluation Forms
    1. Audio Files for three most used forms (3 .wav files = 18 minutes)
    2. Daily Evaluation Schedule Form
    3. Evaluation Plan Form
    4. Goaling Process procedures & example
    5. Information Release Form
    6. Pain and Sensation Drawing Form: Whole Body, Whole Body Pre-Post, Upper Extremity
    7. Physical Demand Characteristics Chart (highlighted levels)
    8. Physical Demand Characteristics Chart (master)
    9. Productivity Index Form
    10. Reported Functional Tolerances Form
    11. Social and Educational History Form
    12. Structured Intake Interview Form
    13. Whole Body Symptom Description Procedures

All materials are developed and copyrighted by Leonard N. Matheson, PhD. Copies of the materials herein may be made for use by the purchaser but may not be further distributed.