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Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guide
Updated January 11, 2007
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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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- Part 1 of 10 - Ability to Walk May Be Affected by Arthritis
- Part 2 of 10 - Climbing Stairs May Be Difficult for People With Arthritis
- Part 3 of 10 - Kneeling Can Be Painful for People With Arthritis
- Part 4 of 10 - Arthritis Interferes With Good Grooming
- Part 5 of 10 - Hygiene is Important Even If You Have Arthritis
- Part 6 of 10 - Gripping is Compromised by Arthritis of the Fingers
- Part 7 of 10 - Ability to Reach May Be Limited by Arthritis
- Part 8 of 10 - Cleaning and Housework Suffer Because of Arthritis
- Part 9 of 10 - Eating Can Be a Painful Experience
- Part 10 of 10 - Arthritis Can Interfere With Church and Other Social Activities
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