Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)
- The Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) is a functional classification tool specifically developed to assess hand use in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- MACS categorizes children's ability to handle objects in everyday activities across five distinct levels.
- It helps clinicians, therapists, and caregivers understand the extent of manual function impairment and plan interventions.
Purpose and Clinical Utility
- Facilitates communication among healthcare professionals regarding a child's manual capabilities.
- Helps in setting realistic rehabilitation goals and monitoring progress.
- Used to guide the selection of appropriate interventions and assistive technologies.
- Enhances parental understanding of their child’s functional hand use abilities.
MACS Classification Levels
- Level I: Handles objects easily and successfully.
- Minor limitations in handling very small or delicate objects.
- Manual abilities do not restrict independence in daily activities.
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