DASH Score Calculator

Answer 30 standardized questions about arm, shoulder, and hand function to get your DASH disability score (0–100) with interpretation.

DASH Questionnaire

Rate each item based on your experience over the past week.

At least 27 of 30 items must be answered. Select N/A only if the activity is not applicable to you.

Items 1–21 — Difficulty with Activities

Please rate your ability to do the following activities in the last week by circling the number that best describes your ability.
1 = No difficulty  |  2 = Mild difficulty  |  3 = Moderate difficulty  |  4 = Severe difficulty  |  5 = Unable

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, wash 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 / 5 kg) –
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 which require little effort (e.g., card playing, knitting, etc.) –
18.Recreational activities in which you take some force or impact through your arm, shoulder, or hand (e.g., golf, hammering, tennis, etc.) –
19.Recreational activities in which you move your arm freely (e.g., playing frisbee, badminton, etc.) –
20.Manage transportation needs (getting from one place to another) –
21.Sexual activities –

Items 22–26 — Symptom Severity

Please rate the severity of the following symptoms in the last week.

22.Pain in your arm, shoulder, or hand –
23.Tingling (pins and needles) in your arm, shoulder, or hand –
24.Weakness in your arm, shoulder, or hand –
25.Stiffness in your arm, shoulder, or hand –
26.How much difficulty have you had sleeping due to pain in your arm, shoulder, or hand? –

Items 27–30 — Social & Work Impact

Please rate how much difficulty you have had in the last week with:
1 = Not at all  |  2 = Slightly  |  3 = Moderately  |  4 = Quite a bit  |  5 = Extremely

27.How much has your arm, shoulder, or hand problem interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors, or groups? –
28.During the past week, were you limited in your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your arm, shoulder, or hand problem? –
29.Please rate the severity of pain when you perform any specific activity. –
30.Please rate the difficulty of performing your job or everyday activities during the past week as a result of your arm, shoulder, or hand problem. –

Progress

0 / 30

Minimum 27 items required for a valid score.

Answer at least 27 items to calculate your DASH score.

For educational use only. All clinical decisions must be made by a qualified healthcare professional.

Summary

Answer 30 standardized questions about arm, shoulder, and hand function to get your DASH disability score (0–100) with interpretation.

How it works

  1. Rate each of the 30 items based on your experience over the past week.
  2. Each item uses a 1–5 scale: 1 = no difficulty/no symptoms, 5 = unable/extreme.
  3. At least 27 of 30 items must be completed for a valid score.
  4. The calculator applies the official formula: [(sum ÷ n) − 1] × 25 to produce a 0–100 score.
  5. A score of 0 means no disability; 100 means maximum disability.

Use cases

  • Evaluating upper-extremity function before and after surgery or rehabilitation.
  • Monitoring treatment progress for shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand conditions.
  • Research outcome assessment in orthopaedic and hand therapy studies.
  • Documenting functional disability for work capacity or insurance evaluations.
  • Screening patients for the impact of conditions such as rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu