FIST Questionnaire Calculator

Clinical seating balance tallying tool

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Assessment Task

0:DP1:AS2:UE3:VC4:IN

1. Anterior Nudge

2. Posterior Nudge

3. Lateral Nudge

4. Static Sitting

5. Sitting, shake head NO

6. Sitting, close eyes

7. Sitting, lift foot

8. Turn and pick up object from behind

9. Forward reach

10. Lateral reach

11. Pick integer from floor

12. Scoot backward

13. Scoot forward

14. Scoot lateral

FIST Score

out of 56 max

Interpretation:

Good sitting balance, low risk of falls.

0 = Dependent (Physically unable)

1 = Needs Assistance

2 = Upper Extremity Dependency

3 = Verbal Cues / Increased time

4 = Independent

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About FIST Questionnaire Calculator

The Function In Sitting Test (FIST) is a 14-item performance-based clinical assessment evaluating sensory, motor, proactive, reactive, and steady-state balance factors. Physical therapists and clinicians can use this digital scorecard to record points from 0 (Dependent) to 4 (Independent) and immediately interpret the patient's fall risk.

FIST Questionnaire Calculator Features

Standard 56-point maximum scale
Includes all 14 standard clinical tasks
Auto-interpret fall risk scoring breaks

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