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With injuries from sprains and strains accounting for about half of these costs, the industry needs to explore alternative ways of measuring and managing the associated risks in an effort to control these staggering costs.  \nAs the industry evolves and matures, functional capacity testing in the pre-employment or postoffer phase of recruitment is increasing in popularity as a positive injury prevention , wellness and health surveillance tool to supplement other medical assessments in the workplace injury risk management process. These assessments typically consist of a series of tests for mobility, strength, fitness, tolerance to different positions and movements, as well as material handling ability like lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Results are often compared to job demands to assist with decisions regarding job placement , task redesign and other risk management strategies such as physical conditioning programs.  \nDespite the limited published research examining the reliability and validity of functional capacity assessments they are becoming more widely used. 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