What Bodymap Tracks
When completing assessment questions related to pain, users select an exact location on the body from predefined areas. Bodymap includes 31 anatomical regions, covering both the front and back of the body.
For each location identified, the user provides a pain severity rating using a 0–10 Visual Analog Scale, where:
0 = No Pain
10 = Severe Pain or Extreme Discomfort
This scale is designed to capture the intensity of pain at the moment it is reported.
When Users Report Pain
Bodymap appears during two parts of the assessment:
During the Movement Assessment
When completing a movement screen, users may be asked whether the movement caused pain.
If they answer “yes,” they are prompted to:
Choose the part(s) of the body affected
Identify left/right (if applicable)
Rate the severity using the sliding scale
This associates pain directly with the movement being performed.
During the Injury History Component
Users can also document pain that may not be tied to screening movements.
Examples include:
Chronic or recurring pain
Pain from past injuries
Pain experienced during daily activity
This ensures the user’s pain profile reflects both current and historical concerns.
How the Pain Scale Works
After selecting a region, users slide a marker along a bar displaying increasing severity.
Typical interpretation guidelines include:
0–3: Mild or occasional discomfort
4–6: Noticeable pain affecting performance
7–10: Significant pain or major functional limitation
Although the rating is subjective, the Visual Analog Scale ensures consistency across assessments.
Where Pain Information Appears
Once recorded, pain data becomes visible within the user’s assessment results and profile. In most cases, the information is grouped by body area and categorized with:
The location
The associated movement (if applicable)
Severity rating
Professionals can refer back to these entries at any time.
How Professionals May Use This Information
Pain reporting provides context when reviewing functional results. Professionals commonly use Bodymap information to:
Identify areas needing corrective strategies
Track whether pain improves or worsens over time
Adjust program recommendations
Discuss limitations or movement restrictions
Determine whether further evaluation is appropriate
Examples of practical decisions include:
Modifying exercise load if a movement consistently results in pain
Reassessing a painful movement after corrective interventions
Referring a user for clinical care if pain persists or increases
Pain data contributes to more informed guidance and clearer progress monitoring.
Notes on Pain Interpretation
Bodymap does not diagnose the cause of pain.
Instead, it serves as structured symptom tracking.
Professionals should consider:
Movement quality results
Pain location and severity
Relevant injury history
Changes observed during retests
Using these together creates a more complete view of the user’s movement health.