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Vestibular Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) Calculator

Assess your confidence in performing daily activities that may be affected by vestibular disorders. The VADL complements the DHI by focusing specifically on functional abilities and confidence levels in real-world situations.

Calculate Your VADL Score
Rate your confidence level for each activity on a scale from 1 (not confident at all) to 10 (completely confident).
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident
1 = Not confident at all10 = Completely confident

VADL vs DHI: Complementary Assessments

VADL Assessment
Functional Confidence
  • • Measures confidence in specific activities
  • • Uses 1-10 confidence rating scale
  • • Focuses on functional abilities
  • • Ideal for tracking rehabilitation progress
  • • Identifies specific problem areas
DHI Assessment
Overall Handicap
  • • Measures overall impact on quality of life
  • • Uses yes/no/sometimes responses
  • • Covers physical, emotional, and functional domains
  • • Provides comprehensive handicap assessment
  • • Standard clinical outcome measure

For best results, consider taking both assessments. Start with the DHI Calculator for overall impact assessment.

Understanding Your VADL Score

Minimal Impact
80-100%

High confidence in most activities with minimal functional limitations.

Mild Impact
60-79%

Good confidence with some limitations in challenging activities.

Moderate Impact
40-59%

Reduced confidence affecting multiple daily activities.

Significant Impact
20-39%

Low confidence with substantial functional limitations.

Severe Impact
0-19%

Very low confidence with severe functional limitations.

How VADL Helps Your Treatment

Identify Problem Areas

The VADL pinpoints specific activities where you lack confidence, helping healthcare providers focus treatment on your most challenging functional areas.

Track Progress

Regular VADL assessments during vestibular rehabilitation show objective improvement in functional confidence and help adjust treatment plans.

Guide Rehabilitation

Therapists use VADL results to design personalized exercise programs targeting the specific activities where you need the most improvement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the VADL