Objective
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Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS E&R)
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Purpose
To assess and classify the functional level of a child’s disability determining which level best represents the child's or youth's present abilities and limitations in gross motor function. Emphasis is on usual performance.
Estimates a child's future ability.
Only for use with Cerebral Palsy
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy
Age Group
Infants (0-2 years) | Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Gross Motor
Key description
Group suitable for
Only for use with Cerebral Palsy
Description
5 levels of function in 3 age ranges Under 2 yr, 2-4 yr,4-6yr 6-12 yr, 12-18 yr.
Based on self initiates movement, need for assisted technology,and /or wheeled mobility
Reliability / validity
Interrater reliability .84
Strengths / weaknesses
No training required.
Cost
Free
Equipment required
None
Printable sheets with pictures and descriptive text for each age group
Training required
N/A
Considerations & references
References/ Links
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS – E&R
Reliability and Validity of the Gross Motor Function Classification System for Cerebral Palsy
Bodkin, Amy Winter MS, PT, PCS; Robinson, Cordelia PhD; Perales, Frida P. MA Pediatric Physical Therapy: Winter 2003 - Volume 15 - Issue 4 - p 247-252doi:10.1097/01.PEP.0000096384.19136.02
Time to complete
5-10 minutes
Comments
It is important to classify current performance in gross motor function and not to include judgments about the quality of movement or prognosis for improvement.
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