Sciatic Frequency Index (SFI)

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

This is the sister test that pairs with the sciatic bothersome index

Items are scored on a 7pt scale based on the following items:

• Not at all

• Very rarely

• A few times

• About half the time

• Usually Almost always

• Always

• Leg Pain

• Numbness or tingling in the foot or groin

• Weakness in the leg or foot

• Back or leg pain while sitting