Free Online Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Score Calculator -- OrthoToolKit
Originally published in 2005 in Foot and Ankle International, the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) was developed to assess the physical function of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders of the leg, foot, and ankle.The FAAM is a patient-completed instrument that consists of an “Activities of Daily Living” subscale (21 scored items) and a “Sports” subscale (7 scored items) in which the response options are presented as 5-point Likert scales (range 4 to 0). Scores for each subscale range from 0% (least function) to 100% (most function).
Original Literature:Martin, RobRoy L., et al. “Evidence of validity for the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM).” Foot & Ankle International 26.11 (2005): 968-983.Additional Literature:Martin, Robroy L., and James J. Irrgang. “A survey of self-reported outcome instruments for the foot and ankle.” Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 37.2 (2007): 72-84.Cosby, Nicole L., and Jay Hertel. “Clinical assessment of ankle injury outcomes: case scenario using the foot and ankle ability measure.” Journal of sport rehabilitation 20.1 (2011): 89-99.
Dr. Jesse Van Swearingen is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and chairs the research committee for the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Geriatrics.To view his publications, please visit PubMed.
Activities of Daily Living Subscale
Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, mark Not Applicable (N/A). Because of your foot and ankle, how much difficulty do you have with:
FAAM Activities of Daily Living Subscale: 84 / 84 or 100 %Graphical FAAM Activities of Daily Living Subscale: (%)
1. Standing.
1. Standing.
2. Walking on even ground.
2. Walking on even ground.
3. Walking on even ground without shoes.
3. Walking on even ground without shoes.
4. Walking up hills
4. Walking up hills
5. Walking down hills.
5. Walking down hills.
6. Going up stairs
6. Going up stairs
7. Going down stairs
7. Going down stairs
8. Walking on uneven ground.
8. Walking on uneven ground.
9. Stepping up and down curbs.
9. Stepping up and down curbs.
10. Squatting.
10. Squatting.
11. Coming up on your toes.
11. Coming up on your toes.
12. Walking initially.
12. Walking initially.
13. Walking 5 minutes or less.
13. Walking 5 minutes or less.
14. Walking approximately 10 minutes.
14. Walking approximately 10 minutes.
15. Walking 15 minutes or greater.
15. Walking 15 minutes or greater.
16. Home responsibilities.
16. Home responsibilities.
17. Activities of daily living.
17. Activities of daily living.
18. Personal care.
18. Personal care.
19. Light to moderate work (standing, walking).
19. Light to moderate work (standing, walking).
20. Heavy work (push/pulling, climbing, carrying).
20. Heavy work (push/pulling, climbing, carrying).
21. Recreational activities.
21. Recreational activities.
22. How would you rate your current level of function during your usual activities of daily living from 0 to 100 with 100 being your level of function prior to your foot and ankle problem and 0 being the inability to perform any of your usual daily activities.
FAAM Activities of Daily Living Subscale: 84 / 84 or 100 %Graphical FAAM Activities of Daily Living Subscale: (%)
Pertinent positives:
Pertinent negatives:
Difficulty with standing: None at all; Difficulty with walking on even ground: None at all; Difficulty with walking on even ground without shoes: None at all; Difficulty with walking up hills: None at all; Difficulty with walking down hills: None at all; Difficulty with going up stairs: None at all; Difficulty with going down stairs: None at all; Difficulty with walking on uneven ground: None at all; Difficulty with stepping up and down curbs: None at all; Difficulty with squatting: None at all; Difficulty with coming up on your toes: None at all; Difficulty with walking initially: None at all; Difficulty with walking 5 minutes or less: None at all; Difficulty with walking approximately 10 minutes: None at all; Difficulty with walking 15 minutes or greater: None at all; Difficulty with home responsibilities: None at all; Difficulty with activities of daily living: None at all; Difficulty with personal care: None at all; Difficulty with light to moderate work (standing, walking): None at all; Difficulty with heavy work (push/pulling, climbing, carrying): None at all; Difficulty with recreational activities: None at all; Ability to perform daily activities: 100%;
Sports Subscale
Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, mark Not Applicable (N/A). Because of your foot and ankle, how much difficulty do you have with:
FAAM Sports Subscale: 32 / 32 or 100 %Graphical FAAM Sports Subscale: (%)
1. Running.
1. Running.
2. Jumping.
2. Jumping.
3. Landing.
3. Landing.
4. Starting and stopping quickly.
4. Starting and stopping quickly.
5. Cutting/lateral movements.
5. Cutting/lateral movements.
6. Low impact activities.
6. Low impact activities.
7. Ability to perform activity with your normal technique.
7. Ability to perform activity with your normal technique.
8. Ability to participate in your desired sport as long as you would like.
8. Ability to participate in your desired sport as long as you would like.
9. How would you rate your current level of function during your usual sports related activities from 0 to 100 with 100 being your level of function prior to your foot and ankle problem and 0 being the inability to perform any of your usual sports activities.
How would you rate your current level of function?
How would you rate your current level of function?
FAAM Sports Subscale: 32 / 32 or 100 %Graphical FAAM Sports Subscale: (%)
Pertinent positives:
Pertinent negatives:
Difficulty with running: None at all; Difficulty with jumping: None at all; Difficulty with landing: None at all; Difficulty with starting and stopping quickly: None at all; Difficulty with cutting/lateral movements: None at all; Difficulty with low impact activities: None at all; Difficulty with ability to perform activity with your normal technique: None at all; Difficulty with ability to participate in your desired sport as long as you would like: None at all; Ability to perform sports related activities: 100%; Current level of function: Normal;