Task | Instructions | Load |
Forward reach | Start with hand by side and pick up a weight on a table at stomach height at a distance of 80% forearm length; return hand to starting position with weight in hand; return weight back to original position. | 1 kg* |
Upward reach 90 | Start with hand by side and pick up a weight on a shelf at shoulder height (ie, 90°); return hand to starting position with weight in hand; return weight back to original position. | 1 kg* |
Upward reach 105 | Start with hand by side and pick up a weight on a shelf 15° above horizontal; return hand to starting position with weight in hand; return weight back to original position. | 1 kg* |
Sideward reach | Start with hand by side and pick up a weight on a shelf at shoulder height (ie, 90°) directly to the side; return hand to starting position with weight in hand; return weight back to original position. | 1 kg* |
Axilla wash | Start with hand by side; reach across the torso to touch the lateral aspect of the opposite shoulder; return hand to starting position. | No load |
Rear reach | Start with hand by side; reach behind the torso to touch the centre of the small of the back with palm side of fingers/hand; return hand to starting position. | No load |
Hair comb | Start with hand by side; reach to the forehead; comb the centre of the hair from front to back once; return hand to starting position. | No load† |
*A 1 kg dumbbell to be used to mimic a typical kitchen object (eg, a plate).
†Pencil used to mimic holding a comb.