Clinical Calculator · DASH
DASH score tracker.
30-item Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand outcome measure. 0 = no disability, 100 = most severe. At least 27 of 30 items required for a valid score.
Disability / Symptom (30 items)
0/30- 1.
Open a tight or new jar
- 2.
Write
- 3.
Turn a key
- 4.
Prepare a meal
- 5.
Push open a heavy door
- 6.
Place an object on a shelf above your head
- 7.
Do heavy household chores (e.g., wash walls, floors)
- 8.
Garden or do yard work
- 9.
Make a bed
- 10.
Carry a shopping bag or briefcase
- 11.
Carry a heavy object (over 10 lbs)
- 12.
Change a lightbulb overhead
- 13.
Wash or blow dry your hair
- 14.
Wash your back
- 15.
Put on a pullover sweater
- 16.
Use a knife to cut food
- 17.
Recreational activities requiring little effort (e.g., cardplaying, knitting)
- 18.
Recreational activities in which you take some force or impact through your arm/shoulder/hand (e.g., golf, hammering, tennis)
- 19.
Recreational activities in which you move your arm freely (e.g., frisbee, badminton)
- 20.
Manage transportation needs (getting from one place to another)
- 21.
Sexual activities
- 22.
Interference with normal social activities (past week)
- 23.
Limited in work or daily activities (past week)
- 24.
Arm, shoulder, or hand pain
- 25.
Pain when performing any specific activity
- 26.
Tingling (pins and needles) in arm, shoulder, or hand
- 27.
Weakness in arm, shoulder, or hand
- 28.
Stiffness in arm, shoulder, or hand
- 29.
Difficulty sleeping because of pain (past week)
- 30.
Feel less capable, confident, or useful because of arm/shoulder/hand problem
Work module (optional · 4 items)
0/4Complete only if working. All 4 items required.
- 1.
Using your usual technique for work
- 2.
Doing your usual work because of arm, shoulder or hand pain
- 3.
Doing your work as well as you would like
- 4.
Spending your usual amount of time doing your work
Sports / Performing Arts module (optional · 4 items)
0/4Complete only if applicable. All 4 items required.
- 1.
Using usual technique for playing instrument or sport
- 2.
Playing instrument or sport because of arm, shoulder or hand pain
- 3.
Playing your instrument or sport as well as you would like
- 4.
Spending your usual amount of time practicing or playing
Information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Reviewed by licensed physical therapists.
DASH disability/symptom
—/100
Work module
—/100
Sports / Performing Arts
—/100
MCID typically reported as ~10.8 points. Formula: ((Σ responses / n) − 1) × 25.