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FFI
(Foot Function Index)
Focus:
The Foot Function Index (FFI) focuses on evaluating how foot pain and dysfunction affect a patient’s ability to perform everyday activities. It is specifically designed to assess the impact of foot and ankle disorders, making it an essential tool in both conservative and surgical care pathways across various clinical settings.
The FFI is a validated and widely used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that quantifies the impact of foot pathology on function, pain, and disability. It is instrumental in tracking treatment progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions ranging from physical therapy to orthopedic surgery.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Foot and Ankle
- Area Of Focus: Foot and Ankle Pain, Functional Impairment, Post-Surgical Recovery, Chronic Foot Conditions
The FFI is used across orthopedic, podiatric, and physical therapy practices to measure how foot-related conditions affect physical function and quality of life. It supports informed clinical decisions, aids in outcome benchmarking, and enhances patient-centered care by capturing the patient’s lived experience.
Description:
The Foot Function Index (FFI) is a condition-specific PROM that assesses the degree of pain, disability, and activity limitation associated with foot and ankle disorders. It captures key aspects of daily function such as walking, standing, and managing stairs, and reflects how foot problems influence daily life. The FFI is applicable in both pre- and post-treatment phases, making it a valuable tool for monitoring recovery, evaluating treatment efficacy, and guiding individualized rehabilitation plans.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures functional limitations and pain due to foot and ankle conditions.
- Target Conditions: Plantar fasciitis, arthritis, post-traumatic injuries, bunions, and diabetic foot problems.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Monitors recovery progress after foot and ankle surgeries.
- Other Applicable Patients: Ideal for individuals undergoing physical therapy, orthotic interventions, or chronic foot pain management.
Number Of Questions: 3
See an example of the FFI in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The FFI includes 17 questions segmented in 3 subscales:
- Pain
Assesses the intensity and frequency of foot pain.
- Disability
Evaluates difficulty in performing activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and carrying objects
- Activity Limitation
Measures the extent to which foot issues limit participation in daily or recreational activities.
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