BASFI

Rate each activity in the past week from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). Use validated wording where required for clinical or research reporting.

For clinicians only. This tool is for healthcare professionals and clinical education only. It does not diagnose, replace clinical judgement, or replace specialist assessment. Any decisions about a patient must be based on full clinical assessment, investigations where appropriate, and current clinical guidelines.

Past week — 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible)

Q1. Putting on socks or tights without help

0 / 10

Q2. Bending forward from the waist to pick up a pen from the floor without an aid

0 / 10

Q3. Reaching up to a high shelf without an aid

0 / 10

Q4. Getting up from an armless dining chair without using hands

0 / 10

Q5. Getting up off the floor without help from lying on your back

0 / 10

Q6. Standing unsupported for 10 minutes without discomfort

0 / 10

Q7. Climbing 12–15 steps without using a hand rail

0 / 10

Q8. Looking over your shoulder without turning your body

0 / 10

Q9. Doing physically demanding activities (e.g. physiotherapy exercises, gardening, sports)

0 / 10

Q10. Doing a full day of activities at home or work

0 / 10

Live result

0.00

Score

Function score (0.00/10)

Higher = greater functional limitation. Useful for serial monitoring; do not diagnose from BASFI alone.

Sources

For clinicians only. This tool is for healthcare professionals and clinical education only. It does not diagnose, replace clinical judgement, or replace specialist assessment. Any decisions about a patient must be based on full clinical assessment, investigations where appropriate, and current clinical guidelines.

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