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Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Patient-reported measure of activity limitation from neck pain.

Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Pain intensity
Personal care (washing, dressing)
Lifting
Reading
Headaches
Concentration
Work
Driving
Sleeping
Recreation
Result0 / 50 (0 %)

No disability

Disability
0 %

When to use

  • Quantifying self-reported disability from neck pain and monitoring response to treatment over time.

Formula

Sum of 10 items, each scored 0-5. Range 0-50, expressed as a percentage (score/50 x 100). Bands: 0-4 none, 5-14 mild, 15-24 moderate, 25-34 severe, 35-50 complete.

References

  1. Vernon H, Mior S. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991;14(7):409-15.