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Functional Assist Lv
Functional Assist Levels
Term | Definition | |
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Minimal active assist | The pt. can use the involved UE to assist actively in a single part of an activity. | For example, actively placing the hand on a piece of paper for writing, activiely holding the involved arm away from the body for dressing/hygiene activities. |
Maximal active assist | The pt. can use the involved arm and hand in all activities that require motor control for pushing/pulling, stabilizing, and gross grasp and release. | For example, while writing a letter, the pt. can push the paper upward with the involved arm and hand |
Incorporation of involved UE in all bilateral tasks | The pt. can use the involved UE to assist the uninvolved extremity in most occupational performance tasks, although speed and coordination may be impaired. | For example, pt. can move both arms above the head to put on a pullover shirt, but movements are slow and cautious on the involved side. |
minimal stabilizing assist | patient can use the involved UE to stabilize objects being manipulated by the uninvolved extremity. The involved extremity is placed, and stabilization accomplished by the limb's weight. | For example, the involved UE is placed on a piece of paper stabilize it while the patient writes. |