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The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS): Scale Development, Measurement Properties, and Clinical Application

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The LEFS was administered to 107 patients with lower-extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction referred to 12 outpatient physical therapy clinics.

Authors

Binkley JM; Stratford PW; Lott SA; Riddle DL

Journal

Physical Therapy, Vol. 79, No. 4, pp. 371–383

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

April 1, 1999

DOI

10.1093/ptj/79.4.371

ISSN

0031-9023