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Prechtl General Movement Assessment
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Purpose
Early detection /predictor of cerebral palsy
From birth including preterm up to 20 weeks (corrected age), those with risk of neurological injury or showing atypical development.
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy
Age Group
Infants (0-2 years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
None
Key description
Description
Video observations of generalized movement patterns in infants placed in supine.
Reliability / validity
Good to very good in trained individuals administering testing.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4905917/
Good predictor of CP
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7882481_Prechtl%27s_assessment_of_general_movements_A_diagnostic_tool_for_the_functional_assessment_of_the_young_nervous_system
Strengths / weaknesses
Costly training required in order to be a “prechtl practitioner “ and carry out the assessment
Cost
Yes and depends on course undertaken.
Equipment required
Video camera
Training required
Yes Assessor trained in Prechtl
Considerations & references
Cost : depends on type of course - https://www.general-movements-trust.info/56/invitation/gt-basic-course
are 5 days and cost £950 or Mijna Hadders-Algra
https://www.rug.nl/staff/m.hadders-algra/research?lang=en
Also runs courses which are 2 days, cost approximately £350
Training approx. £950
http://general-movements-trust.info/
https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Parental-Fact-Sheets.pdf
Time to complete
10 minutes of video footage followed by analysis- varied depending on presentation.
Comments
Available in English, French, German and Spanish
If you spot any errors or wish to suggest any amendments to this summary, please contact paediatricmeasures@apcp.org.uk