Table 1 Functional ambulation classification

Clinician-completed tick box of five broad categories of walking ability.

The categories range from independent walking outside to non-functional walking.

Patients are rated based on the following categories:

0: Patient cannot walk or needs help from two or more persons.

1: Patient needs firm continuous support from one person who helps with carrying the weight and balance.

2: Patient needs the continuous or intermittent support of one person to help with balance and coordination.

3: Patient requires verbal supervision or stand-by help from one person without physical contact.

4: Patient can walk independently on level ground, but requires help on stairs, slopes, or uneven surfaces.

5: Patient can walk independently anywhere.