Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand – DASH

Open a tight or new jar.

Write.

Turn a key.

Prepare a meal.

Push open a heavy door.

Place an object on a shelf above your head.

Do heavy household chores (e.g., wash walls, wash floors).

Do yard work (e.g., rake leaves, weed, shovel).

Make a bed.

Carry a shopping bag or briefcase.

Carry a heavy object (over 10 lbs / 4.5 kg).

Change a lightbulb overhead.

Wash or blow dry your hair.

Wash your back.

Put on a pullover sweater.

Use a knife to cut food.

Recreational activities which require little effort (e.g., card playing, knitting, etc.).

Recreational activities in which you take some force or impact through your arm, shoulder or hand (e.g., golf, hammering, tennis, etc.).

Recreational activities in which you move your arm freely (e.g., playing frisbee, badminton, etc.).

Manage transportation needs (getting from one place to another).

Sexual activities.

During the past week, to what extent has your arm, shoulder or hand problem interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbours or groups?

During the past week, were you limited in your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your arm, shoulder or hand problem?

Arm, shoulder or hand pain.

Arm, shoulder or hand pain during specific activities.

Tingling (pins and needles) in your arm, shoulder or hand.

Weakness in your arm, shoulder or hand.

Stiffness in your arm, shoulder or hand.

During the past week, how much difficulty have you had sleeping because of pain in your arm, shoulder or hand?

I felt less capable, less confident or less useful because of my arm, shoulder or hand problem.