Objective
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GMFM Challenge Module
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Purpose
An extension to the GMFM-66 to assess advanced motor skills. Also useful as an outcome measure
Children 6-18 yrs with cerebral palsy who walk/run independently and without assistive devices- GMFCS I/II
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Balance and co-ordination | Gross Motor
Key description
18-25 advanced skills, scored on a 5 point scale to measure speed and accuracy of gross motor skills typically needed for PEand sports. Focussing on speed, balance, coordination, integration of upper and lower limb movements, and dual task performance.
Inter-rater reliability 0.97. Test retest 0.94 Minimum detectable change 47
Children enjoy this test. Good for sports/PE situations
Testing area needs space for a 10 m runway with space at both ends
Cost
Costs, see below
Equipment required
balls, skipping rope, cones
Training required
Online training
Considerations & references
Training available via zoom for £100-£200 depending on number of delegates. Also in-person training for approx. £200
Should be scored by an evaluator who has experience with administering the GMFM-66, has taken the Challenge training course, and passed the Challenge criterion test.
https://research.hollandbloorview.ca/search?search_api_fulltext=challenge
References/ Links
Evaluation of the Reliability of the Challenge when used Advanced Motor Skills of Children with CerebralPalsy
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ipop20
Time to complete
45-60 mins
Comments
Available in English, Danish, Portuguese and French.
Easy to use in any language
If you spot any errors or wish to suggest any amendments to this summary, please contact paediatricmeasures@apcp.org.uk