DASH (arm)

More about: DASH (arm)

What it calculates

The “DASH (arm)” calculator computes DASH score from 30 parameters: open a tight or new jar (1–5), write (1–5), turn a key (1–5), prepare a meal (1–5), push open a heavy door (1–5), place an object on a shelf above your head (1–5), do heavy household chores (wash walls, floors) (1–5), garden or do yard work (1–5), make a bed (1–5), carry a shopping bag or briefcase (1–5), carry a heavy object (over 5 kg) (1–5), change a lightbulb overhead (1–5), wash or blow-dry your hair (1–5), wash your back (1–5), put on a pullover sweater (1–5), use a knife to cut food (1–5), recreation requiring little effort (cards, knitting) (1–5), recreation with force or impact on the arm (golf, hammering, tennis) (1–5), recreation moving the arm freely (badminton) (1–5), manage transportation needs (1–5), sexual activities (1–5), interference with social activities (family, friends) (1–5), limitation in work or daily activities (1–5), arm, shoulder or hand pain (1–5), pain when performing specific activities (1–5), tingling (pins and needles) (1–5), weakness (1–5), stiffness (1–5), sleep difficulty due to pain (1–5), i feel less capable or confident (1–5).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Open a tight or new jar (1–5) = 2, Write (1–5) = 2, Turn a key (1–5) = 2, Prepare a meal (1–5) = 2, Push open a heavy door (1–5) = 2, Place an object on a shelf above your head (1–5) = 2, Do heavy household chores (wash walls, floors) (1–5) = 2, Garden or do yard work (1–5) = 2, Make a bed (1–5) = 2, Carry a shopping bag or briefcase (1–5) = 2, Carry a heavy object (over 5 kg) (1–5) = 2, Change a lightbulb overhead (1–5) = 2, Wash or blow-dry your hair (1–5) = 2, Wash your back (1–5) = 2, Put on a pullover sweater (1–5) = 2, Use a knife to cut food (1–5) = 2, Recreation requiring little effort (cards, knitting) (1–5) = 2, Recreation with force or impact on the arm (golf, hammering, tennis) (1–5) = 2, Recreation moving the arm freely (badminton) (1–5) = 2, Manage transportation needs (1–5) = 2, Sexual activities (1–5) = 2, Interference with social activities (family, friends) (1–5) = 2, Limitation in work or daily activities (1–5) = 2, Arm, shoulder or hand pain (1–5) = 2, Pain when performing specific activities (1–5) = 2, Tingling (pins and needles) (1–5) = 2, Weakness (1–5) = 2, Stiffness (1–5) = 2, Sleep difficulty due to pain (1–5) = 2, I feel less capable or confident (1–5) = 2 the result is 25 (0 = no disability, 100 = most severe disability).

How to use

1. Enter open a tight or new jar (1–5), write (1–5), turn a key (1–5), prepare a meal (1–5), push open a heavy door (1–5), place an object on a shelf above your head (1–5), do heavy household chores (wash walls, floors) (1–5), garden or do yard work (1–5), make a bed (1–5), carry a shopping bag or briefcase (1–5), carry a heavy object (over 5 kg) (1–5), change a lightbulb overhead (1–5), wash or blow-dry your hair (1–5), wash your back (1–5), put on a pullover sweater (1–5), use a knife to cut food (1–5), recreation requiring little effort (cards, knitting) (1–5), recreation with force or impact on the arm (golf, hammering, tennis) (1–5), recreation moving the arm freely (badminton) (1–5), manage transportation needs (1–5), sexual activities (1–5), interference with social activities (family, friends) (1–5), limitation in work or daily activities (1–5), arm, shoulder or hand pain (1–5), pain when performing specific activities (1–5), tingling (pins and needles) (1–5), weakness (1–5), stiffness (1–5), sleep difficulty due to pain (1–5) and i feel less capable or confident (1–5) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
2. DASH score is calculated automatically as you type.
3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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