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Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated January 11, 2007

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Part 7 of 10 - Ability to Reach May Be Limited by Arthritis

The Health Assessment Questionnaire was developed in 1978 by James Fries and colleagues at Standford University. Two important questions asked in the questionnaire: Can you reach and get down a 5-pound object from above your head? Are you able to bend down to pick up clothing from the floor?

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