"There are several approaches to work capacity evaluation protocols, but Matheson represents the best from the viewpoint of "peer-reviewed tests that form a battery-evaluation," vs. a "battery of tests that form an evaluation." This is not double-speak. This is fundamental when considering the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Employers are vulnerable to a 250K suit if their clients are not returned to work post-FCE, if that FCE does not evaluate the "essential functions" of their target job. This is NOT a consideration when applying the Matheson protocols. Period. Forewarned is forearmed. Every FCE is different when approached from the Matheson viewpoint, just as every evaluee is different. We are similar, but not identical." Eric Gerken, DC - Fort Myers, FL