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Activity: The execution of a task or action by an individual. Activities of daily living refers to normal physical activity such as getting out of bed, walking (initially with support), sitting, and personal toileting.
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(2007). Activities of Daily Living. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_51
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