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FAAM
(Foot and Ankle Ability Measure)
Focus:
The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) evaluates how foot and ankle conditions and related symptoms interfere with a patient’s ability to perform everyday tasks. It is specifically designed to assess disability levels in individuals with foot and ankle disorders, making it a valuable tool in both surgical and non-surgical care pathways.
The FAAM is used across orthopedic, podiatric, and physical therapy settings to measure how foot and ankle pain impacts functional abilities. It supports informed clinical decisions, helps benchmark outcomes, and enhances patient-centered care by directly capturing the individual’s experience of their condition.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Foot & Ankle
- Area Of Focus: Foot Pain, Ankle Disorders, Post-Foot/Ankle Surgery Recovery
The FAAM is a widely used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that quantifies the level of disability associated with foot and ankle pain and dysfunction. It is instrumental in tracking progress over time and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments ranging from foot and ankle surgery tophysical rehabilitation.
Description:
The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) is a focused PROM that assesses how foot and ankle pain affects key aspects of daily life, including walking, running, work, and recreational activities. It provides valuable insights into a patient’s level of disability and functional limitation, helping providers assess treatment effectiveness and modify care plans accordingly. The FAAM is widely used in both pre- and post-treatment settings to track recovery progress and long-term outcomes.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures the degree of foot and ankle-related disability and daily function impairment.
- Target Conditions: Chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, post-surgical recovery, and other foot and ankle disorders.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Tracks symptom changes and mobility improvements after foot and ankle surgeries.
- Other Applicable Patients: Those undergoing conservative treatment, physical therapy, or rehabilitation for foot and ankle issues.
Number Of Questions: s2
See an example of the FAAM in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The FAAM includes 29 questions across 2 main subscales, across the following functional areas:
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (21 Questions)
- Sports and Recreation (8 Questions)
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