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Definition: Activities of daily living are those common place things you as you go through your day - grooming, housekeeping, gardening sleeping, and running errands. Also Known As: ADL Examples: If you perform your activities of daily living with good spinal alignment, you can protect yourself from back strain. Updated: November 5, 2007 ADL Skills - How to Perform ADLsSleeping Positions and Your BackGardening Chores and Your BackHousekeeping Tip for Back Pain Sufferers  About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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