Unscrewing the lid off a previously unopened jar without using any devices
Going up & down a flight of stairs inside, using a handrail
Putting on and taking off long pants (including managing fasteners)
Running ½ mile or more
Using common utensils for preparing meals (e.g., can opener, potato peeler, or sharp knife)
Holding a full glass of water in one hand
Walking a mile, taking rests as necessary∗
Going up & down a flight of stairs outside, without using a handrail∗
Running a short distance, such as to catch a bus
Reaching overhead while standing, as if to pull a light cord
Sitting down in and standing up from a low, soft couch
Putting on and taking off a coat or jacket
Reaching behind your back as if to put a belt through a belt loop
Stepping up and down from a curb∗
Opening a heavy, outside door∗
Rip open a package of snack food (e.g. cellophane wrapping on crackers) using only your hands
Pouring from a large pitcher
Getting into and out of a car/taxi (sedan)
Hiking a couple of miles on uneven surfaces, including hills
Going up and down 3 flights of stairs inside, using a handrail
Picking up a kitchen chair and moving it, in order to clean
Using a step stool to reach into a high cabinet
Making a bed, including spreading and tucking in bed sheets
Carrying something in both arms while climbing a flight of stairs (e.g. laundry basket)
Bending over from a standing position to pick up a piece of clothing from the floor
Walking around one floor of your home, taking into consideration thresholds, doors, furniture, and a variety of floor coverings∗
Getting up from the floor (as if you were laying on the ground)
Washing dishes, pots, and utensils by hand while standing at sink
Walking several blocks∗
Taking a 1 mile, brisk walk without stopping to rest∗
Stepping on and off a bus
Walking on a slippery surface, outdoors∗