Define Max Assist.

• A. Patient performs 25-49% of activity; assistance is required to complete activity
• B. Patient performs 0-24% of activity
• C. Patient performs 50-75% of activity
• D. Patient performs 100% of activity

Answer: (A)

Max Assist means the patient contributes part of the effort to complete the task, with substantial help from the clinician. In practical terms, the patient performs about 25-49% of the activity, while the therapist provides most of the work and support to finish it. This level sits between needing total assistance (where the patient does little to nothing) and closer to independent performance (where the patient does the task mostly on their own). An example is a transfer where the patient can push up and begin the movement but relies on the therapist to lift and guide the remainder. This definition helps track who is doing the work and guides progress toward greater independence.