Originally published in 2005 in foot and ankle international, the foot and ankle ability measure faam was developed to assess the physical function of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders of the leg, foot, and ankle. The objective of this study was to develop an instrument to meet this need. Foot and ankle ability measures rehabmeasures database. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is comprised of 21 items of activities of daily living and 8 items of sports subscales 25. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, mark na no difficulty at all slight difficulty moderate. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not applicable. Foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the last week. The foot and ankle ability measure faam subjective form is a regionspeci. The 2 instruments are identical except for an additional 5 items found on the fadi. Unlike many proms, faam is not a diseasespecific measure but is instead regionspecific.
The faam is a patientcompleted instrument that consists of an activities of daily living subscale 21 scored items. Foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with one response that most closely describes to your condition within the past week. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot. The faam was developed to provide a universal measure of change in physical functioning of patients with leg, ankle, and foot musculoskeletal disorders. Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, mark not applicable. J of athletic training 2008 if the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not applicablena no slight moderate extreme unable na. Four of these items assess pain, and the fifth item evaluates an individuals ability. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, please mark this as not applicable na activity. The validity of the quickfaam in physically active. Ankle ability measure faam, the foot and ankle outcome score faos, the musculoskeletal function assessment mfa, and the short musculoskeletal function assessment smfa. The purpose of this study was to evaluate validity for the faam.
Foot and ankle ability measure faam george fox university. Evidence of validity for the foot and ankle ability measure. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is translated from. To translate the foot and ankle ability measure faam into persian and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the persian version of faam. No difficulty at all slight difficulty moderate difficulty extreme difficulty unable to do na home responsibilities. Pdf evidence for reliability, validity and responsiveness of turkish.
Final item reduction was completed using item response theory with 1027 subjects. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical. Foot and ankle ability measurefaam every question one. The final score is often reported as a percentage and lower scores indicate decreased function. Dec 15, 2015 the faam was developed to provide a universal measure of change in physical functioning of patients with leg, ankle, and foot musculoskeletal disorders. Foot and ankle disability index rehabmeasures database.
The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical performance amongst individuals with a range of leg, foot and ankle disorders. Originally published in 2005 in foot and ankle international, the foot and ankle ability measure faam was developed to assess the physical function of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders of the leg, foot, and ankle the faam is a patientcompleted instrument that consists of an activities of daily living subscale 21 scored items and a sports subscale 7 scored items in. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. Additionally, this study was designed to provide validity evidence for interpretation of faam scores.
Pdf validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a selfreported outcome instrument for patients with foot and ankle disorders available in english, german, and french. Dec 06, 2019 the foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical. Responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam. Reliability and validity of the persian version of foot.
Examination activity limitationsphysical performance measures b clinicians should use physical performance measures, in. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not. Free online foot and ankle ability measure faam score. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale patient name. Free online foot and ankle ability measure faam score calculator. Creating such a universal selfreport measure would improve researchers and clinicians ability to compare effectiveness of relevant treatments as well as provide a tool with which to.
The foot and ankle ability measure faam has been shown to be reliable, valid, and responsive in a general orthopaedic population. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living. Foot and ankle ability measurefaam please answer every question with one response that most clearly describes your condition within the past weekcarcia ed al. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is comprised of 21 items of activities. Evidence of validity for the foot and ankle ability. Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes. Outcomes included the foot and ankle ability measure faam, short form36 sf36 physical and mental component summary pcs and mcs scores, pain, anklerelated adverse events, and treatment. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a regionspecific, nondiseasespecific outcome instrument that possesses many of the clinimetric qualities recommended for an outcome instrument. Aug 18, 2019 the foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical.
Reliability and validity of the persian version of foot and. The aim of this study was to crossculturally adapt the faam into spanish. Validity and reliability of thai version of the foot and. The foot and ankle disability index fadi is a regionspecific selfreport of function, firstly described in 1999 by martin et al. Please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is translated. No difficulty at all slight difficulty moderate difficulty extreme difficulty unable to do na. Evaluative instruments are designed to measure an individuals change in status over time, thereby assessing the effectiveness and outcome of treatment. The purpose of this study was to provide evidence of responsiveness for the foot and ankle ability measures faam in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure faam in individuals with diabetes.
The foot and ankle ability measure is a 29item questionnaire divided into two subscales. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark na. Methods the two most recent faam scores of 155 diabetic patients treated for footankle pathology were analyzed. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, mark not applicable na. Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patient reported outcome pro commonly used to determine the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for patients with foot and ankle pathologies and associated impairments of body function and structure, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Jul 08, 2019 the foot and ankle ability measure faam is a patientreported outcome measure prom designed to be a comprehensive assessment of physical.
Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure faam in. The study objective was to develop a shortened version of the foot and ankle ability measure faam for individuals with chronic ankle instability cai. Pdf responsiveness of the foot and ankle ability measure. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a regionspecific, nondisease specific outcome instrument that possesses many of the clinimetric qualities. Foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not applicable na. No difficulty slight difficulty moderate difficulty extreme difficulty unable to do na. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale. J of athletic training 2008 if the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark not applicablena.
Crosscultural adaptation and validation of spanish. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale please answer every question with one response that most clearly describes your condition within the past week. Four steps can be followed to develop a selfreported. Position statement patientreported outcomes measures. To translate and culturally adapt the foot and ankle ability measure faam into turkish and assess the psychometric. Foot and ankle ability measure faam foot and ankle ability measure faam please answer every question with the one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. The fadi and the faam foot and ankle ability measure were considered the most appropriate patientassessed tools to quantify functional disabilities in patients with chronic ankle instability. The foot and ankle ability measure faam is a selfreport outcome instrument developed to assess physical function for individuals with foot and ankle related impairments. Foot and ankle ability measure faam the faam is a regionspecific pro that is used to assess the impact of ankle or foot pathologies on the physical constructs of hrqol.
Please answer every question with one response that most closely describes to your condition within the past week. If the activity question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle mark na not applicable. Aug 24, 2017 the foot and ankle ability measure faam is a selfreported outcome instrument for patients with foot and ankle disorders available in english, german, and french. Outcomes included the foot and ankle ability measure faam, short form36 sf36 physical and mental component summary pcs and mcs scores, pain, ankle related adverse events, and treatment. Evidence of validity to support the use of the faam is available in individuals with a wide array of ankle and foot disorders. Foot and ankle ability measure faam beebe healthcare.
Translate the original english version of faam into a thai version and evaluate the validity and reliability of thai faam in patients with foot and. Pdf validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes with. Forty individuals with cai completed the faam activities of daily living and sport subscales and the short form12. Validity of the foot and ankle ability measure in athletes with.
The validity of the quickfaam in physically active patients. The faam has a sports subscale and activity of daily living adl subscale that can. However, additional evidence to support the use of the faam for. The faam has a sports subscale and activity of daily living adl subscale that can assess the activities that requires higher level. If the activity in question is limited by something other than your foot or ankle, please mark. Foot and ankle ability measure faam activities of daily living subscale please answer every question with one response that most closely describes your condition within the past week. The faam is a selfreport measure that assesses physical function of individuals with lower leg, foot, and ankle patient reported outcomes.
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