Lower Extremity Functional Scale

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LEFS - INITIAL VISIT

Selected Value: 0
0 = NO PAIN, 10 = VERY SEVERE PAIN
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITYQUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTYMODERATE DIFFICULTYA LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTYNO DIFFICULTY
Any of your usual work, housework or school activities
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Your usual hobbies, recreational or sporting activities
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Getting into or out of the bath
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Walking between rooms
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Putting on your shoes or socks
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Squatting
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Lifting an object, like a bag of groceries from the floor
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Performing light activities around your home
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Performing heavy activities around your home
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Getting into or out of a car
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Walking 2 blocks
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Walking a mile
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Going up or down 10 stairs (about 1 flight of stairs)
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Standing for 1 hour
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Sitting for 1 hour
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Running on even ground
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Running on uneven ground
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Making sharp turns while running fast
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Hopping
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY
Rolling over in bed
EXTREME DIFFICULTY OR UNABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITY
QUITE A BIT OF DIFFICULTY
MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A LITTLE BIT OF DIFFICULTY
NO DIFFICULTY

Source: Binkley et al (1999): The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS): Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. Physical Therapy. 79:371-383.