INSTITUTE FOR ALGORITHMIC MEDICINE The Rankin Scale For Stroke Disability Purpose: To grade the disability in a stroke patient with the criteria described by Rankin in 1957.      Perceived disability None Slight Moderate Severe Physical independence No problems A few problems but can walk without assistance Unable to walk without assistance Bedridden Ability to work and pursue activities Able to do everything done before Can't do everything but able to look after self Needs some help with tasks Needs help with bodily needs Requires constant care and attention