The Rivermead Mobility Index is a measure of disability related to bodily mobility. It demonstrates the patient's ability to move her or his own body. It does not measure the effective use of a wheelchair or the mobility when aided by someone else. It was developed for patients who had suffered a head injury or stroke at the Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre in Oxford, England.
Parameter
(1) turning over in bed
(2) lying to sitting
(3) sitting balance
(4) sitting to standing
(5) standing unsupported
(6) transfer
(7) walking inside, with an aid if needed
(8) stairs
(9) walking outside (even ground)
(10) walking inside, with no aid
(11) picking off floor
(12) walking outside (uneven ground)
(13) bathing
(14) up and down 4 steps
(15) running
Response
Points
Yes
1
No
0
Rivermead motor index =
= SUM(points for all 15 questions)
Interpretation:
• minimum score = 0
• maximum score =15
• The higher the score, the better the mobility.
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