Table 2 Results of DASH score categorized by item with relative scores (mean ± standard deviation)

(1) Unscrew the lid of a jar

1.5 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(16) Use a knife to cut food

1.1 ± 0.8 (1–3)

(2) Write

1.2 ± 0.9 (1–3)

(17) Recreational activities with little effort

1.2 ± 0.9 (1–5)

(3) Turn a key

1.4 ± 0.9 (1–3)

(18) Recreational activities in which strength is used

1.4 ± 1.1 (1–5)

(4) Prepare a meal

1.4 ± 1.0 (1–5)

(19) Recreational activities with free arm movement

1.6 ± 1.1 (1–5)

(5) Open a heavy door by pushing

1.8 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(20) Capacity of moving

1.3 ± 1.0 (1–5)

(6) Place an object above your head

2.1 ± 1.6 (1–5)

(21) Sexual activity

–

(7) Do heavy housework (clean glass)

2.0 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(22) Everyday activities with friends

1.4 ± 1.0 (1–5)

(8) Do garden work

1.8 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(23) Work or daily activities

1.4 ± 1.1 (1–5)

(9) Make your bed

1.2 ± 1.1 (1–3)

(24) Shoulder pain

1.8 ± 0.9 (1–4)

(10) Carry the shopping bag

2.2 ± 1.1 (1–5)

(25) Pain during any activity

1.8 ± 0.9 (1–4)

(11) Carry heavy objects

2.3 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(26) Shoulder tingling

1.6 ± 0.8 (1–4)

(12) Change a light bulb

2.3 ± 1.5 (1–5)

(27) Shoulder weakness

1.4 ± 1.1 (1–5)

(13) Wash and dry your hair

2.1 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(28) Shoulder rigidity

1.3 ± 1.0 (1–3)

(14) Wash your back

2.1 ± 1.2 (1–5)

(29) Difficulty sleeping

1.5 ± 0.9 (1–5)

(15) Pull on a sweater

1.4 ± 0.9 (1–5)

(30) Feeling less confident or helpful

1.2 ± 1.1 (1–3)

Total (min 30–max 95)

45.0 ± 17.3 (30–95)