Assessment of the functional capacity  by applying work samples of the VALPAR  system to population without disabilities  at the National Institute of Rehabilitation

Jorge Hernández Wence; Marco A Flores Mondragón; Carol Cariño Vara; Laura Angulo Gallardo; Javier Peralta Valverde; Adrián Silva Rodríguez

2016, Number 1-2

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Rev Mex Med Fis Rehab 2016; 28 (1-2)

Assessment of the functional capacity by applying work samples of the VALPAR system to population without disabilities at the National Institute of Rehabilitation

Hernández WJ, Flores MMA, Cariño VC, Angulo GL, Peralta VJ, Silva RA

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Objective: The aim of our study was to apply two work samples of the VALPAR system on healthy population for comparison purposes. Material and methods: A group of employees and students of the Institution were evaluated for functional capacity by work samples of the VALPAR system. Results: 187 people were included using tests 3 and 7 of the VALPAR system, where time for completion of the research sample were similar or better than North American workers. Conclusion: The findings indicate the usefulness of having Mexican people values for making more objective functional assessments.

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