THE LIST

This list of everyday activities that can be affected by an injury is a blueprint for proving loss of life's pleasures.

Provided courtesy of
Frederick S. "Rick" Spencer

 *Please contact the author regarding suggestions for any additional activities. The list will be updated periodically.

SPORTS, RECREATION & HOBBIES

Archery

Horseshoes

Softball

Baseball

Football

Running/Jogging

Walking

Bowling

Snow Skiing (Downhill)

Skiing (Cross Country)

Swimming

Bowling

Golf

Tennis

Hunting

Walking

Aerobics

Weight Lifting

Biking

Camping

Horse Riding

ATV Riding

Badminton

Basketball

Squash

Racquetball

Parachuting

Climbing

Ice Hockey

Ice Skating

In Line Skating(Rollerblading)

Rafting

Canoeing

Snowmobiling

Jet Skiing

Cricket

Platform Tennis

Wrestling

Surfing

Boogie Boarding

Snowboarding

Fishing

Bird watching

Painting

Reading

Meditating

Camping

Volleyball

Paddleball

Handball

Paragliding

High Jumping

Discus Throwing

Javelin Throwing

Shooting

Rugby

Bungee Jumping

Frisbee Throwing

Sailing

Motorcycling

Darts

Pool

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling

Situps

Pushups

Yoga

Building Models

Martial Arts

Street Hockey

Stickball

Soccer

Gymnastics

Getting In and Out of Boat

Windsurfing

Horseshoes

Use a Pogo Stick

Sewing

Crocheting

Quilting

Quoits

Snowshoeing

Knitting

Collecting Coins, Stamps, Cards

Hiking

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Dancing

Going to Antique Shows

or Flea Markets

Eating Out

Sightseeing

Going to the Library

Going to the Zoo

Going to a Museum

Going to a Parade

Walking

Driving Car

Holidays

- New Year's Eve

- New Year's Day

- Memorial Day

- Labor Day

- Yom Kippur

- Rosh Hashana

- Easter

- Hanukkah

- Christmas

- Halloween

- Mother's Day

- Father's Day

- Thanksgiving

Entertaining

Meeting New People

Cruises

Visiting Family

Going to Movies

Visiting a Battlefield

Going to Disney World

Visiting Friends

Going to Parties

Singing

Attending Church

Reading

Listening to Music

Shopping

Vacations

Going to Concerts, Games,

Events

Picnics

Going on Amusement Rides

Barbecue

Going to the Beach

WORK AROUND THE HOME

Cooking

Stirring

Basting

Holding Pans or Pots

Slicing

Inserting Leaves in Table

Cutting

Pouring

Setting Table

Lifting

Taking Things Out of Freezer or Oven

Frying

Using a Cookbook

Turning Knobs on

Appliances

Using Garlic Press

Cleaning

Doing Dishes

Scubbing Pans

Mopping

Dusting

Beating Rugs

Changing Bed Linens

Cleaning Windows

Ladder Climbing

Carrying Loads of Laundry

Ironing

Waxing Floors

Raising & Lowering Windows

Vacuuming

Cleaning Floors

Sweeping

Using a Dishwasher

Putting Away Dishes

Making Bed

Cleaning Fans

Carrying Pails of Water

Folding Laundry

Shampooing Rugs

Polishing

Cleaning Bathtub, Sink & Toilet

HOUSE & YARD WORK

Mulching

Pushing Car Out of Snow

Painting

Spackling

Hanging Paintings

Hammering

Sawing

Mowing Grass

Weeding

Pruning

Fertilizing

Spraying

Taking Out Trash

Watering Lawn

Planting Flowers or Shrubs

Digging

Shoveling Driveway & Walks

Raking & Bagging Leaves

Walking Dog

Feeding Dog

Mulching

Changing Oil in Car

Changing Tires

Washing Car

Cleaning Interior of Car

Repairing Windows

Moving Furniture

Chopping Wood

Starting a Fire

Cleaning Gutters

Climbing a Ladder

Installing Fire Alarms

Using Fire Extinguisher

Gardening

Changing Light Bulbs

Tree Climbing

Tree Trimming

Installing Shelves

Fixing Clogged Toilet

Putting & Removing Items from

Attic or Basement

Fixing Leaks

Using a Drill

Scraping Walls

Putting up TV Antenna

Getting on a Roof

Pushing a Wheelbarrow

Using a Screwdriver

Using a Wrench

Arranging Flowers

Stacking Wood

Putting in and Taking out

Air Conditioners

Putting in Anti-Freeze

Filling Bird Feeders

Hanging Curtains, Blinds

Putting in Storm Windows or

Screens

Getting Mail

Changing Batteries in Smoke

Alarms

Setting Clocks

Fixing Potholes in Driveway

Cutting Down Trees

Cutting Hay

Clearing Brush & Growth

Use a Chainsaw

Hooking up Stereos, TVs,

Computers

Putting up Holiday Decorations

Picking up Clothes, Toys, etc.

Cleaning Pool

Splitting Wood

ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN

Birth

Carrying

Feeding

Bathing

Changing Diapers

Picking up After Them

Pushing Stroller

Hugging

Running After Them

Disciplining Them

Rocking Them

Washing Their Hands & Faces

Combing Their Hair

Drying Their Hair

Catching Bugs

Looking at Clouds

Tucking Them in Bed

Taking Them to Beach

Packing Lunches

Dressing Them

Cuddling Them

Wrestling with Them

Putting Them on Shoulders

Carrying Them in a Backpack

Rocking

Playing with Them

Holding

Kissing

Teaching Them Sports & Activities

Driving Them

Giving a Bottle

Brushing Their Teeth

Shampooing Their Hair

Toweling Them Dry

Giving Piggy Back Rides

Taking Them to the Movies,

Sports, Parks, Amusements

Coloring & Painting with Them

Cooking with Them (Teaching

How)

Tying Children's Shoes

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

Bathing

Shampooing

Brushing Teeth

Toilet Care

Cutting Toe Nails or Finger Nails

Gargling

Putting on Clothes

Buttoning

Cutting Food

Swallowing

Tying a Tie

Applying Hair Treatments

Putting on Nail Polish

Putting Rollers in Hair

Unscrewing jars & bottles

Opening Pop Top Cans

Showering

Shaving

Flossing

Combing or Brushing Hair

Applying Makeup

Cleaning Ears

Applying Deodorant

Tying Shoes

Zippering

Chewing

Writing

Putting on Cufflinks

Putting on Bracelets, Watches

Necklaces

Using Hair Dryer

Climbing Stairs

Driving Stick Shift

MISCELLANEOUS

Carrying Luggage

Driving a Car

Dialing a Telephone

Holding a Telephone

Pumping Gas

Using a Dictaphone

Feeding a Pet

Grooming & Washing Pet

Wrapping Presents

Carrying a Purse

Trying on Clothes

Getting up Early

Avoid Danger

Go Down a Slide

Use Crutches

Holding a Book, Newspaper

or Magazine

Holding a Mug

Carrying a Briefcase

Sleeping

Getting In and Out of Car

Typing

Using a Channel Changer

Using a Computer

Walking on Ice or Uneven

Surfaces

Kneeling in Church or Synagogue

Carrying Groceries

Wearing High Heels

Carrying Umbrella

Staying Up Late

Put on and Wear Boots

Use a Swing

Use a Cane

Turning Lights On & Off

Winding a Watch

Changing Litter Box

INTER- PERSONAL

Sexual

Hugging

Caressing

Massaging

Touching

Kissing

Feeling Attractive

Flirting

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Standing

Squatting

Bending to Side

Holding

Climbing

Sitting

Getting Up

Scratching

Standing on One Foot

Hopping

Jumping

Eating

Chewing

Stand on Your Toes

Smelling

Running

Crouching

Bending Over

Lifting

Kicking

Twisting

Lying Down

Stretching

Touching Toes

Doing a Handstand

Skipping

Drinking

Smoking

Whistling

Tasting

Walking

Crawling

EMOTIONAL/PSYCHIATRIC

Depression

Memory Loss

Confusion

Irritability

Loneliness

Anger

Suicidal

Preoccupied

Nightmares

Hearing Loss

Balance Problems

Flashbacks

Spelling Problems

Lack of Sexual Interest

Insecurity

Humiliation

Scarring

Anxiety

Short Temper

Delay

Isolation

Fear

Self-Doubt

Worried

Obsessed

Sweats

Visual Problems

Lack of Coordination

Can't Find Right Word

Phobias

Impotence

Embarrassment

Paranoia

FINANCIAL

Making Money

Saving Money

Buying a House

Buying a New Car

Buying New Furniture

Buying New Clothes

Going Out to Dinner

Going on Vacation

Going to Movies, Plays, etc.

Putting Money Away for Children's Education

Funding an IRA

Pension Contributions

Paying for Health Insurance

Buying Household Goods and Furnishings

Buying Toys, Games, etc., for Children

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Copyright © 2002 by Frederick S. Spencer. All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement.

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