The Walton scale is a simple measure of general muscle function.
The basic scale is a VAS type scale.
(1) Normal muscle function is Grade 0
(2) Severe deterioration has been designated as Grade 7, 8, 9 or 10. This may be designated as chair or bed bound.
(3) The intervening grades show a gradual loss in function
Modified Scale Used by Slonim et al (with half-grades):
Muscle Function
Grade
all activities normal
0
unable to run freely but can walk normally
1
defect in posture or gait; can climb stairs without bannister
2
sometimes needs bannister when climbing stairs
2.5
only can climb stairs with bannister
3
sometimes cannot climb stairs even with using the bannister
3.5
walks without assistance; unable to climb stairs
4
walks without assistance; unable to rise from a chair
5
walks only with walking aids or needs assistance
6
severe impairment, wheelchair bound
7
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