Table 1

 Karlsson scoring scale

CategoryDegreeScore
PainNone20
During exercise15
Walking on uneven surface10
Walking on even surface5
Constant (severe)0
SwellingNone10
After exercise5
Constant0
Instability (subjective)None15
Walking on uneven ground10
Walking on even ground5
Constant (severe) using ankle support0
StiffnessNone5
Moderate (morning, after exercise)2
Marked (constant, severe)0
Stair climbingNo problems10
Impaired (instability)5
Impossible0
RunningNo problems10
Impaired5
Impossible0
Work activitiesSame as before injury15
Same work, less sports, normal leisure activities10
Lighter work, no sports, normal leisure activities5
Severely impaired work, decreased leisure activities0
SupportNone5
Ankle support during exercise2
Ankle support during daily activities0