Functional Disability Scale for the Evaluation of Low Back Pain - EIFEL

1 - I stay at home most of the time because of my back.

2 - I change position frequently to try and get my back comfortable.

3 - I walk more slowly than usual because of my back.

4 - Because of my back I am not doing any of the jobs that I usually do around the house.

5 - Because of my back, I use a handrail to get upstairs.

6 - Because of my back, I lie down to rest more often.

7 - Because of my back, I have to hold on to something to get out of an armchair.

8 - Because of my back, I try to get other people to do things for me.

9 - I get dressed more slowly than usual because of my back.

10 - I only stand for short periods of time because of my back.

11 - Because of my back, I try not to bend over or kneel down.

12 - I find it difficult to get out of a chair because of my back.

13 - My back is painful almost all the time.

14 - I find it difficult to turn over in bed because of my back.

15 - My appetite is not very good because of my back pain.

16 - I only walk short distances because of my back.

17 - I sleep less well because of my back.

18 - I have trouble putting on my socks because of the pain in my back.

19 - Because of my back pain, I get dressed with help from someone else.

20 - I sit down for most of the day because of my back.

21 - I avoid heavy jobs around the house because of my back.

22 - Because of my back pain, I am more irritable and bad tempered with people than usual.

23 - Because of my back, I go upstairs more slowly than usual.

24 - I stay in bed most of the time because of my back.

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