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ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION

CHAPTER 4
MOBILITY
Carrying, moving and handling objects
d445 Hand and arm use
Performing the coordinated actions required to move objects or to manipulate them by using hands and arms, such as when turning door handles or throwing or catching an object.

Inclusion
pulling or pushing objects; reaching; turning or twisting the hands or arms; throwing; catching

exclusion
fine hand use (d440)



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Pulling Pushing Reaching Turning or twisting the hands or arms Throwing Catching Hand and arm use, other specified Hand and arm use, unspecified
Using fingers, hands and arms to bring an object towards oneself, or to move it from place to place, such as when pulling a door closed. Using fingers, hands and arms to move something from oneself, or to move it from place to place, such as when pushing an animal away Using the hands and arms to extend outwards and touch and grasp something, such as when reaching across a table or desk for a book. Using fingers, hands and arms to rotate, turn or bend an object, such as is required to use tools or utensils. Using fingers, hands and arms to lift something and propel it with some force through the air, such as when tossing a ball. Using fingers, hands and arms to grasp a moving object in order to bring it to a stop and hold it, such as when catching a ball.


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