Key facts
- Score direction
- Higher is better
- Meaningful change
- A change of approximately 6.9 to 18.4 points is considered the smallest detectable change (SDC) for VISA-G, and changes of 10 points or more are generally considered clinically significant. Because VISA-G (normalised) calculates the total score in the same direction as VISA-G, the same thresholds can be used for interpreting meaningful change.
- Scoring
- The form comprises eight questions with a maximum total score of 100 points. Question 1 is presented in a patient-friendly normalised direction, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst pain, then reverse-trans…
- Time to complete
- 5 min
- Questions
- 8
- Licensing
- Available free of charge; Patient Watch charges only for platform services
About the VISA-G (normalised)
VISA-G (normalised) is an improved presentation of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment for Gluteal Tendinopathy questionnaire, designed for patient ease of use. It keeps the same clinical content and score interpretation as VISA-G, but presents the usual hip pain question with conventional pain-scale direction where 0/10 is best and 10/10 is worst. This matches typical VAS and NRS pain scoring that patients already understand, reducing confusion from the original scale where higher numbers meant less pain. Functional and activity questions retain their original wording. The calculated total remains equivalent to the original VISA-G, so clinicians can compare results and apply the same thresholds.
Medical Specialties
Anatomic Areas
Clinical Indications
Developer Information
Based on the VISA-G developed by Fearon AM and colleagues (2015). Normalised presentation adapted for patient ease of use while preserving score equivalence.
Copyright & Licensing
The VISA-G is freely available for clinical and research use without licensing fees. Users should cite the original development and validation study when using the questionnaire.
Administration Instructions
In this questionnaire, the term "pain" refers specifically to your hip pain. For question 1, 0/10 is best and 10/10 is worst - the same direction most people use when rating pain. The final score is calculated in the same direction as the original VISA-G.
Scoring Methodology
The form comprises eight questions with a maximum total score of 100 points. Question 1 is presented in a patient-friendly normalised direction, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst pain, then reverse-transformed using 10 minus the selected response. Questions 2-7 retain the original VISA-G categorical options and scores. Question 8 is completed as either A, B or C only with the original duration bands and scores. Item scores are summed to produce a total score ranging from 0 (worst symptoms) to 100 (asymptomatic). Higher scores indicate better function and fewer symptoms.
Meaningful Change Threshold
A change of approximately 6.9 to 18.4 points is considered the smallest detectable change (SDC) for VISA-G, and changes of 10 points or more are generally considered clinically significant. Because VISA-G (normalised) calculates the total score in the same direction as VISA-G, the same thresholds can be used for interpreting meaningful change.
Score Interpretation
Understanding what your score means
severe
0 - 25Severe disability - significant impact on daily activities and quality of life
moderate
26 - 50Moderate disability - noticeable limitations in function and activities
mild
51 - 75Mild disability - some functional limitations but able to perform most activities
minimal
76 - 100Minimal to no disability - excellent function with little to no impact from symptoms
Clinical Limitations & Considerations
VISA-G (normalised) improves patient ease of use by changing the response direction for the usual hip pain question, but keeps the calculated score equivalent to VISA-G. Clinicians should avoid mixing raw item responses from the original and normalised forms without accounting for this display-direction change.
Frequently asked questions
What does a mild VISA-G (normalised) score mean?
A VISA-G (normalised) score of 51 to 75 is classified as mild. Mild disability - some functional limitations but able to perform most activities
What does a severe VISA-G (normalised) score mean?
A VISA-G (normalised) score of 0 to 25 is classified as severe. Severe disability - significant impact on daily activities and quality of life
What does a minimal VISA-G (normalised) score mean?
A VISA-G (normalised) score of 76 to 100 is classified as minimal. Minimal to no disability - excellent function with little to no impact from symptoms
What does a moderate VISA-G (normalised) score mean?
A VISA-G (normalised) score of 26 to 50 is classified as moderate. Moderate disability - noticeable limitations in function and activities
Related Outcome Measures
Other clinical questionnaires for similar specialties and conditions
VISA-G
An index of the severity of greater trochanteric pain syndrome
VISA-H (normalised)
An improved, patient-friendly version of VISA-H for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Pain questions use a conventional scale (0 best, 10 worst) that matches how patients usually rate pain, while the calculated score remains equivalent to the original VISA-H.
VISA-H
An index of the severity of proximal hamstring tendinopathy
VISA-A
An index assessing the severity of Achilles tendinopathy. Evaluates pain, function, and ability to participate in activities and sports. Scoring Breakdown: Questions 1-7 are scored out of 10 each (total 70). Question 8 (activity/pain) is scored out of 30. Total Score: 0-100.
VISA-A (normalised)
An improved, patient-friendly version of VISA-A for Achilles tendinopathy. Pain and stiffness questions use a conventional scale (0 best, 10 worst) that matches how patients usually rate pain, while the calculated score remains equivalent to the original VISA-A.
VISA-P (normalised)
An improved, patient-friendly version of VISA-P for patellar tendinopathy. Pain questions use a conventional scale (0 best, 10 worst) that matches how patients usually rate pain, while the calculated score remains equivalent to the original VISA-P.
This questionnaire is provided free of charge. Patient Watch charges only for platform services (data storage, automated reminders, analytics) - not for use of clinical instruments. This non-commercial model supports academic and clinical use.View full licensing disclosure