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Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Summary
What it measures:
Measures the subjective intensity of pain.
Target Population:
Cognitively intact people, who are able to independently answer questions about their pain.
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Date: May 4, 2023
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
5/4/2023: Mariah J. Callas, PT, DPT. 7/2012:Rachel Tappan, PT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Eileen Tseng, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, and the SCI EDGE task force of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Initial review: Krista Van Der Laan PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist.
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