The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)

The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis
Functional Index (BASFI)

Please draw a mark on each line below to indicate your level of ability with each of the following activities during the ....past month

HOW DO YOU FIND:

score out of 10

Putting on your socks or tights without help or aids (eg sock aid)?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Bending forward from the waist to pick up a pen from the floor without an aid?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Reaching up to a high shelf without help or aids (eg Helping Hand)?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Getting out of an arm-less dining chair without using your hands or any help?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Getting up off the floor - without help - from lying on your back?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Standing unsupported for ten minutes without discomfort?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Climbing 12-15 steps without using a handrail or walking aid (one foot on each step)?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Looking over your shoulder without turning your body?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Doing physically demanding activities (eg physio exercises, gardening, sport)?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

Doing a full day’s activities at home or at work?
EASY

IMPOSSIBLE

TOTAL OUT OF 100

TOTAL / 10 (BASFI SCORE)

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