BASFIBath Ankylosing SpondylitisFunctional Index (BASFI)
Take our Free test:If you have been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis BASFI TEST. The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) Medication If you are currently taking medication for your AS, please give the name(s) and dose that is on the bottle/packet. Please indicate the effectiveness of the medication in relieving your symptoms. (1 is not effective, 10 is very effective) Please indicate your age. Please indicate your gender(M/F). Difficulty on a ten point scale (1 is easy and 10 is impossible) Please indicate your level of ability with each of the following activities during the past week. 1) Putting on your socks or tights without help or aids (e.g sock aid). Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   2) Bending from the waist to pick up a pen from the floor without aid. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   3) Reaching up to a high shelf without help or aids (e.g helping hand). Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   4) Getting up from an armless chair without your hands or any other help. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   5) Getting up off the floor without help from lying on your back. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   6) Standing unsupported for 10 minutes without discomfort. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   7) Climbing 12-15 steps without using a handrail or walking aid. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   8) Looking over your shoulder without turning your body. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   9) Doing physically demanding activities (e.g physiotherapy exercises, gardening or sports). Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   10) Doing a full days activities whether it be at home or at work. Easy Impossible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   BASFI Score Result: Print this Page Print this page and take it to your Rheumatologist.
The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)