Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Quick Version
For clinical use only - Internal assessment tool
Patient Information
1. Open a tight or new jar
2. Do heavy household chores (e.g., wash walls, floors)
3. Carry a shopping bag or briefcase
4. Wash your back
5. Use a knife to cut food
6. Recreational activities in which you take some force or impact through your arm, shoulder or hand (e.g., golf, hammering, tennis, etc.)
7. During the past week, to what extent has your arm, shoulder or hand problem interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors or groups?
8. 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?
9. Arm, shoulder or hand pain
10. Tingling (pins and needles) in your arm, shoulder or hand
11. During the past week, how much difficulty have you had sleeping because of the pain in your arm, shoulder or hand?