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. 2014 Jan 3;48(6):538–544. doi: 10.1016/j.rboe.2013.12.019
Parameter
 1. Pain (40 points)
  None 40
  Mild, occasional 30
  Moderate, every day 20
  Severe, almost always present 0



2. Function (50 points)
 2.1. Limitation on activities and need for support
  No limitations; no supports 10
  No limitations on activities, recreational limitations; no supports 7
  Limitation on daily and recreational activities; use of stick 4
  Significant limitation on daily activities; use of crutches, walking frame or wheelchair 0
 2.2. Maximum walking distance (in blocks)
  More than 6 5
  From 4 to 6 4
  From 1 to 3 2
  Less than 1 0
 2.3. Walking surface
  No difficulty on any surface 5
  Some difficulty on uneven ground, stairs or slopes 3
  Severe difficulty on uneven ground, stairs or slopes 0
 2.4. Gait abnormalities
  None or mild 8
  Obvious 4
  Severe 0
 2.5. Sagittal mobility (flexion + extension)
  Normal or minimal limitation (30° or more) 8
  Moderate limitation (15 to 29°) 4
  Severe limitation (less than 15°) 0
 2.6. Mobility of hindfoot (inversion and eversion)
  Normal or mild limitation (75 to 100%) 6
  Moderate limitation (25 to 74%) 3
  Severe limitation (less than 25%) 0
 2.7. Stability of ankle and hindfoot (anteroposterior + varus-valgus)
  Stable 8
  Unstable 0



3. Alignment (10 points)
   Good – plantigrade foot with ankle and hindfoot aligned 10
   Fair – plantigrade foot with some misalignment and without pain 5
  Poor – non-plantigrade foot with significant misalignment and symptoms 0