Table 2 Modified Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score of lower extremity
Index | FIM score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 point (dependent, total help required) | 2 points (dependent, partial help required) | 3 points (independent, with device) | 4 points (independent, without assistance) | |
Pain | Severe | Moderate | Slight | Painless |
Locomotion | Walking < 15 m requiring help > 1 person | Walking < 45 m requiring standby supervision | Walking > 45 m with brace or crutch | Walking > 45 m without assistance |
Climb stairs | Cannot climb stairs | Can only climb up stairs with handrails | Can climb stairs with handrails | Unlimited climbing stairs |