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Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)

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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.

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