Beighton score calculator

Move gently and don’t force any joint. Stop if anything hurts. Elbows and knees are easier to judge with someone watching from the side.

1. 1. Little fingers

   With your palm flat on a table, gently bend your little finger back with your other hand: yes if it goes past 90°, beyond pointing straight up.

   Little fingers, Right

   YesNo

   Little fingers, Left

   YesNo

2. 2. Thumbs

   With your arm out and your wrist bent down, gently pull your thumb towards the inside of your forearm: yes if it touches your forearm.

   Thumbs, Right

   YesNo

   Thumbs, Left

   YesNo

3. 3. Elbows

   Hold your arms out straight to the sides, palms up: yes if an elbow bends backwards more than 10° past straight.

   Elbows, Right

   YesNo

   Elbows, Left

   YesNo

4. 4. Knees

   Stand up with your legs straight: yes if a knee bends backwards more than 10° past straight.

   Knees, Right

   YesNo

   Knees, Left

   YesNo

5. 5. Palms on the floor

   Stand with your knees straight and bend forward: yes if you can put both palms flat on the floor.

   Palms on the floor

   YesNo