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