This activity has seven descriptors. The numbers in brackets indicate the amount of points awarded for each descriptor;
- Cannot raise either arm as if to put something in the top pocket of a coat or jacket; (15)
- Cannot raise either arm to head as if to put on a hat; (15)
- Cannot put either arm behind back as if to put on a coat or a jacket; (15)
- Cannot raise either arm above head as if to reach for something; (15)
- Cannot raise one arm to head as if to put on a hat but can with the other; (6)
- Cannot raise one arm above head as if to reach for something but can with the other; (0)
- No problem with reaching. (0)
Doctors are advised to look solely at the claimant's ability to reach upwards and outwards. When looking at this activity doctors
should disregard hand function as this is dealt with elsewhere. This category is further described as "an evaluation of power, co-ordination and joint
mobility in the upper limbs"
Doctors are advised to consider the following relevant activities
- Dressing and undressing (including reaching for clothes on shelves/in wardrobes);
- Hair washing and brushing;
- Shaving;
- Reaching up to shelves;
- Putting shopping away at home;
- dusting;
- hanging laundry on a washing line.
- leisure activities such as aerobics, golf, painting and decorating.
