dorsiflexion of foot
gait
no movement
normal (leg outstretched, full movement, no
decrease in strength)
leg outstretched, full movement, reduced
strength
leg outstretched, movement not full or knee
flexed or foot in supination
trace movements
no movement
normal
gait has abnormal aspect and/or distance limited
and/or speed limited
patient can walk with aid
patient can walk with physical assistance of one
or more persons
patient cannot walk but can stand supported
patient cannot walk nor stand
0
8
6
4
2
0
10
8
6
4
2
0
European stroke score = SUM(points for all 14 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 100
• A completely normal person would have a score of 100.
• The maximally affected person has a score of 0.
References:
Hantson L, De Weerdt W, et al. The European Stroke Scale. Stroke. 1994; 25: 2215-2219.
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