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What is GMFCS Level 1?
What is a characteristic of GMFCS Level 2?
What defines GMFCS Level 3?
What is a key characteristic of GMFCS Level 4?
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Study Notes
GMFCS Levels Overview
- GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) is a tool to classify the gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
- The system consists of five distinct levels, indicating the child's mobility abilities, ranging from independent mobility to dependence on a wheelchair.
GMFCS Level 1
- Children walk independently in various environments, including home, school, and community.
- Capable of climbing stairs without support from railings.
- Perform running and jumping activities, though speed, balance, and coordination are somewhat restricted.
GMFCS Level 2
- Children can walk in most environments while needing to hold onto railings when climbing stairs.
- Faces challenges with long-distance walking and balancing on uneven surfaces.
- May require handheld mobility devices for assistance or use wheeled mobility for longer distances.
- Limited capability for gross motor skills compared to Level 1, particularly in running and jumping.
GMFCS Level 3
- Children utilize handheld mobility devices predominantly indoors.
- Can climb stairs with the support of a railing, but supervision or assistance is typically required.
- Use wheeled mobility for longer trips, and may self-propel for shorter distances.
GMFCS Level 4
- Children require assistance for mobility in most situations, often using powered mobility devices or needing physical help.
- Can walk short distances at home with physical assistance or by using supportive devices like a body support walker.
- Rely on manual wheelchairs or powered mobility when at school, outdoors, or in community settings.
GMFCS Level 5
- Children are dependent on manual wheelchairs across all environments.
- Significant limitations in maintaining head and trunk postures against gravity.
- Difficulty in controlling limb movements, impacting overall mobility.
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