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Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder & Hand (DASH) Symptom Scale

Purpose: To evaluate a patient with a disorder of the upper extremity using the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) symptom scale.

Evaluation

Are you evaluating a patient with a disorder of the upper extremity?

Select an appropriate answer for each finding

Opening a tight or new jar

Writing

Turning a key

Preparing a meal

Pushing open a heavy door

Placing an object on a shelf above the head

Doing heavy household chores

Gardening or doing yard work

Making a bed

Carrying a shopping bag or briefcase

Carrying a heavy object (over 5 kilograms or 11 pounds)

Changing a light bulb overhead

Washing or blowing drying the hair

Washing the back

Putting on a pullover sweater

Using a knife to cut food

Recreational activities that require little effort

Recreational activities that require taking some force through the upper extremity

Recreational activities that require moving the arm freely

Managing transportation needs

Sexual activities

Social activities

Work and other daily activities

Pain

Pain when performing activities

Tingling

Weakness

Stiffness

Difficulty in sleeping

Impact on self-image

Results

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Specialty

Objective

ICD-10