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Functional capacity evaluation apparatus and method

  • US 6,904,801 B1
  • Filed: 04/29/2002
  • Issued: 06/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for testing the lifting ability of an individual comprising:

  • a detached object to be lifted in free space a fixed predetermined distance A first sensor to determine when the lift has begun;

    A second sensor to determine when the lift has been completed; and

    force sensors for determining the force applied by each of the individual'"'"'s feet during the lift;

    Means for calculating the velocity and acceleration of the lift, said calculating means connected to said first sensor and said second sensor; and

    , means for recording the average force applied by each of the individual'"'"'s feet during the lift, said recording means connected to said force sensors.

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