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Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Tests & Measures

Summary

What it measures:

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis. Standardized methods are provided for waist to shoulder, floor to waist, and floor to shoulder lifts at 1 repetition per cycle and 4 repetitions per cycle.

ICF Domain(s):                                               

  • Body Structure and Function
  • Activity
  • Participation                                    

ICF Categories:

  • Changing & Maintaining Body Position
  • Carrying, Moving, & Handling Objects
  • Other PT/OT Subsequent Limitations

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Resource Details

Date: June 16, 2022
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Test & Measure

Symptoms & Conditions

Occupational Injuries, Health Promotion and Wellness

Author(s)

Rick Wickstrom, PT, DPT Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Medical Examiner; Mindy Oxman Renfro, PT, DPT, PhD; Alyssa Brusatto, SPT; Terence Dustin Enriquez, SPT; Winter Ives, SPT; Michael King, SPT

Reviewer(s)

LT William C. Stokes, PT, DPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

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