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0
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No symptoms
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1
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Normal
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Stands independently for ≥ 30 s on either lower extremity alone
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Normal
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No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms
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2
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Slight disturbance of tandem walk and turning
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Stands independently for < 30 s on either lower extremity alone
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Urgency without incontinence
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Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities
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3
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Wide-based gait with sway, without foot corrections
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Stands independently for ≥ 30 s with the feet together at the heels
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Infrequent incontinence without napkin
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Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted
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4
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Tendency to fall, with foot corrections
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Stands independently for < 30 s with feet together at the heels
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Frequent incontinence with napkin
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Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted
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5
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Walking with cane
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Stands independently for ≥ 30 s with the feet apart (one foot length)
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Bladder incontinence
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Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent
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6
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Bi-manual support needed
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Stands independently for < 30 s with the feet apart
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Bladder and bowel incontinence
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Dead
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7
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Aided
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Unable to stand without assistance
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Indwelling urinary catheter
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8
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Wheelchair bound
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