Dear Ross have you thought of using the Quebec Task Force (1987) classification for LBP and leg pain; it is a simple method of scoring depending on where the pain is located. Have a look at Spitzer et al (1987) Spine. Nadine Nadine Foster BSc (Hons) DPhil MCSP SRP Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy Coventry University, Priory Street CV1 5FB Tel: 01203 838719 or 838554 email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%