Table 2.

Forces required to perform activities of daily living as measured using a Chatillon medical dynamometer^∗

Activity	Force pounds
Lifting 1-lb dumbbell	2
Lifting 3-lb dumbbell	4
Lifting 5-lb dumbbell	6
Lifting 10-lb dumbbell	12.5
Lifting 25-lb dumbbell	26
Lifting 50-lb dumbbell	52
Opening refrigerator	9
Pushing lawn mower	36
Pulling lawn mower	38
Pulling out full dishwasher rack	5
Lifting full laundry hamper	21.5
Pushing vacuum cleaner	7.5
Pulling vacuum cleaner	8.5
Lifting full coffee pot	6.5
Pushing with aid of right arm to rise off bench	27.5
Opening car door	12.5
Opening door to cardiac rehabilitation facility	15.5

∗Adapted from reference 5.