Page 1 foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale. The aaos foot and ankle questionnaire is a patientadministrated 25item survey specifically developed for foot and anklerelated disability. Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not. Foot and ankle ability measurefaam please answer every question with one response that most clearly describes your condition within the past weekcarcia ed al. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a regionspecific, nondiseasespecific outcome instrument that possesses many of the clinimetric qualities recommended for an outcome instrument. The purpose of this project was to develop the foot and ankle ability measure faam, a selfreported hrql instrument specific to those with lower leg musculoskeletal disorders. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical performance amongst individuals with a range of leg, foot and ankle disorders.
Drouin 2008 validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes with chronic ankle instability. If the activity question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark na not applicable. 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 patientcompleted instrument that consists of an activities of daily living subscale 21 scored items and a sports subscale 7 scored items in. Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure faam in. Foot and ankle ability measure and the lower extremity functional scale, as part of a standard clinical examination. Assessments and treatment options smita raoa, jody l. Ankle instability tool cait, foot and ankle ability measure faam, foot and ankle instability questionnaire, and foot and ankle outcome score. Foot and ankle ability measure faam beebe healthcare. A survey of selfreported outcome instruments for the foot. Hannanb, adepartment of physical therapy, steinhardt school of culture, education and human development, new york university, usa b institute of aging research, hebrew seniorlife and harvard medical school, 1200 centre st, boston, ma 021, usa. The foot and ankle ability measure faam was administered to the injured athlete as an evaluative tool to provide the clinician with valuable subjective information on the patients selfreported function. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily.
Measurement of range of motion of the ankle and foot. Please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes to your condition within the past week. Foot and ankle surgery is essential reading for everyone interested in the foot and ankle and its disorders. Foot and ankle outcome score faos faos was developed to assess the patients opinion about a variety of foot and anklerelated problems. Evidence of validity for the foot and ankle ability measure faam. J of athletic training 2008 if the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not applicablena.
Free online foot and ankle ability measure faam score. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a regionspecific, nondiseasespecific outcome instrument that possesses many of the clinimetric qualities. Ankle osteoarthritis scale ajfatankle joint functional assessment tools ffifoot function index faamfoot and ankle ability mfpdi manchester foot pain and disability index 5. Faam foot and ankle ability measure, fadi foot and ankle disability index, ffi foot function index. Foot and ankle disability index this is designed to assess functional limitations related to foot and ankle conditions 3. The development of the foot and ankle ability measure d. Foot and ankle outcome score faos, english version lk1. Creating such a universal selfreport measure would improve researchers and clinicians ability to compare effectiveness of relevant treatments as well as provide a tool with which to. Pdf validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in. Five instruments, the foot and ankle ability measure, foot function index, foot health status questionnaire, lower extremity function scale, and.
The foot and ankle disability index fadi score and sports module patient name. Conservative treatment is the first step in treating ankle osteoarthritis ankle oa. Following a wellstructured conditioning program will also help you return to sports and other. This study aimed to assess the responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam outcome instrument for use among individuals with dm.
The objective of this study was to develop an instrument to meet this need. Foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. This is particularly true in patients with foot and ankle involvement complicated by diabetic neuropathy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate validity for the faam. The development of the foot and ankle ability measure. The foot and ankle disability index fadi score and. Responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam. Pdf responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam.
This selfreport outcome instrument is available in english, german, french and persian. Problems of both children and adults are included, as is trauma and chronic disease. The development of the foot and ankle ability measure core. An investigation of these widely used questionnaires found. Foot and ankle ability measure to measure functional limitations in patients with foot and ankle disorders. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical. Foot and ankle ability measure to measure functional. Additionally, this study was designed to provide validity evidence for interpretation of faam scores.
The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a selfreported outcome instrument for patients with foot and ankle disorders available in english, german, and french. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is translated. The foot and ankle milestone project the milestones are designed only for use in evaluation of the fellow in the context of their participation in acgme accredited residency or fellowship programs. Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your. Foot and ankle ability measure faam george fox university. The foot and ankle ability measure faam has been shown to be reliable, valid, and responsive in a general orthopaedic population. Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes with. Heavy domestic duties moving heavy boxes, scrubbing floors, etc.
Foot and ankle curricular guidelines 2015 foot and ankle curricular guidelines for physical therapist professional degree programs sponsored by the. To ensure that this program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctors supervision. Critical appraisal of overall value to the rheumatology. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark na. Measures of foot function, foot health, and foot pain.
Reliability and validity of scores from the foot and ankle ability. No difficulty slight difficulty moderate difficulty extreme difficulty unable to do na. No data have been reported on the ability of the global foot and ankle modules to detect change. Reviewing effectiveness of ankle assessment techniques for. A requisite attribute of any outcome measure is its ability to detect change in a condition, a construct known as responsiveness. Clinicians name or ref patients name or ref please answer every question with one response that most closely. Stage i consisted of item selection based on factor loading patterns, interitem correlations, item to total score correlations. Sway of the upper body requires clinicians judgment, and clinicians may be biased to what they know or what they expect during. Foot and ankle ability measurefaam every question one. Reviewing effectiveness of ankle assessment techniques for use in robotassisted therapy mingming zhang. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week.
The faam has a sports subscale and activity of daily living adl subscale that can assess the activities that requires higher level. Various foot and ankle scores, such as the subjective part of the american orthopaedic foot and ankle society scale aofas, foot function index ffi, the foot and ankle ability measure faam, the ankle. Evidence of validity for the foot and ankle ability. The approach is broad and includes all aspects of the subject from basic science to clinical management. Recently, the adl subscale of siveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam outcome the faam has demonstrated evidence for validity among patients. Foot and ankle rehabilitation exercises orthoinfo aaos.
Evidence of validity to support the use of the faam is available in individuals with a wide array of ankle and foot disorders. Free online foot and ankle ability measure faam score calculator. To monitor the effect of treatment of ankle oa a good outcome measure is mandatory. Reliability and validity of a new questionnaire created to. The foot and ankle ability measure is a 29item questionnaire divided into two. Chapter measurement of range of motion of the ankle and foot ankle, subtalar, and transverse tarsal joints anatomy the ankle, or talocrural, joint consists of the articulation of a concave proximal, mortiseshaped joint surface formed by the distal tibia and fibular malleolus, with the convex proximal surface of the talus fig. Foot and ankle ability measure faam foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. The milestones provide a framework for the assessment of the. Foot and ankle special interest group, orthopaedic section, apta, inc.
This questionnaire has been designed to give the physical therapist information as to how your footankle pain has affected your ability to manage everyday life. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living. Four steps can be followed to develop a selfreported. Pdf validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes with. Pdf download for reliability and validity of scores from the foot and. The faam was developed to provide a universal measure of change in physical functioning of patients with leg, ankle, and foot musculoskeletal disorders.
These should be utilized before and after interventions intended to alleviate the impairments of body function and structure, activity limitations, and participation restrictions associated with ankle sprain and instability. The development of the foot and ankle ability measure robroy lee martin, phd university of pittsburgh, 2003 the purpose of this project was to develop the foot and ankle ability measure faam, a selfreported hrql instrument specific to those with lower leg musculoskeletal disorders. There is no universally accepted instrument that can be used to evaluate changes in selfreported physical function for individuals with leg, ankle, and foot musculoskeletal disorders. Foot and ankle ability measures rehabmeasures database. The questionnaire is divided into two scales, the foot and ankle core scale, comprised of 20 questions and the shoe comfort scale with five questions. Methods participants collegeaged students were recruited from classroom. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a selfreport outcome instrument developed to assess physical function for individuals with foot and ankle related impairments. Specialist ankle foot hallux toes surgery and treatment in the uk. Foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with one response that most closely relates to your condition within the past week.