DASH
Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation
| Stands for | Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
DASH stands for Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, a rehabilitation abbreviation.
Thirty-item questionnaire measuring upper limb symptoms and function, scored 0 (no disability) to 100 (most severe). A shortened 11-item version is called QuickDASH.
Example: QuickDASH 45 at intake, 18 at discharge after rotator cuff rehab.
Usage notes
Developed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons with the Institute for Work and Health in Toronto in the 1990s. It covers any upper limb condition because it treats the arm as one functional unit. In cardiology DASH means Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.