Max A

Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation

Max A
Stands forMaximal assist
CategoriesMedical

Max A stands for Maximal assist, a rehabilitation abbreviation.

Assistance level in which the patient contributes only about 25 to 49 percent of the effort, with the helper doing most of the work. It is common early after stroke, major surgery or critical illness.

Example: Sit to stand Max A x2 with gait belt; recommend mechanical lift for nursing.

Usage notes

Patients needing Max A are typically moved with two staff or lift equipment to protect both patient and staff. Below 25 percent effort is recorded as dependent or total assist. Progress from Max A to Mod A is a meaningful functional gain.

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  • LAQ – Long arc quad
  • LEFS – Lower Extremity Functional Scale
  • LOB – Loss of balance
  • LSO – Lumbosacral orthosis
  • LTG – Long-term goal
  • MBSS – Modified barium swallow study
  • MCID – Minimal clinically important difference
  • MFR – Myofascial release
  • Min A – Minimal assist
  • MMT – Manual muscle testing
  • Mod A – Moderate assist

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