1 Before you use it
What it is
Twelve functional activities rated for difficulty — from the same group that produced the PSFS and the LEFS, and it shares their design logic.
Higher is better here, unlike most back measures.
When to reach for it
When you want a function-positive measure rather than a disability-negative one. Some patients engage far better with a score that goes up as they improve.
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2 Giving it
Scoring
Each item 0–5, summed to 0–60. Higher means better function — the opposite direction to the RMDQ and Oswestry, and an easy one to record backwards.
What it doesn’t measure
Pain, fear, or work risk.
3 Reading the score
Interpreting it
Interpret against baseline.
Is the change real?
Student trap. Recording it in the same direction as the RMDQ. This one goes up when they get better.
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This is a learning tool. It does not diagnose patients and does not replace your clinical educator.
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