Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) Score Summary

1. At its worst? (3 points)

Pain at its worst: 3 / 10

2. When lying on the involved side? (4 points)

Pain when lying on the involved side: 4 / 10

3. Reaching for something on a high shelf? (4 points)

Pain reaching for something on a high shelf: 4 / 10

4. Touching the back of your neck? (3 points)

Pain touching the back of neck: 3 / 10

5. Pushing with the involved arm? (4 points)

Pain pushing with the involved arm: 4 / 10

6. Washing your hair? (5 points)

Difficulty washing hair: 5 / 10

7. Washing your back? (5 points)

Difficulty washing back: 5 / 10

8. Putting on an undershirt or jumper? (3 points)

Difficulty putting on undershirt or jumper: 3 / 10

9. Putting on a shirt that buttons down the front? (6 points)

Difficulty putting on a shirt that buttons down the front: 6 / 10

10. Putting on your pants? (3 points)

Difficulty putting on pants: 3 / 10

11. Placing an object on a high shelf? (3 points)

Difficulty pacing an object on a high shelf: 3 / 10

12. Carrying a heavy object of 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms)? (2 points)

Difficulty carrying a heavy object: 2 / 10

13. Removing something from your back pocket? (5 points)

Difficulty removing something from back pocket: 5 / 10

Pertinent Negative Pertinent Positive Pertinent Positive

Total SPADI Score:

50/130=38.5 percent.
Graphical Total SPADI Score:

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