Gross Motor
Function Measure
- we should be able to follow maturation after events
that are known to slow down brain development
- To measure small but important changes in motor
function of CP
Motor development may plateau for long or short
durations of time or the movements may become
atypical
Gross motor function
 Basic set of movement skills
 Child’s achievement
Structure of GMFM
 These gross motor milestones form the basis of GMFM
dimensions
 Measurement - defined as the process of assigning
numerals to variables to represent quantities of
characteristics according to certain rules
 The items are clinically relevant and show potential
responsiveness to change
Nature of GMFM
 Evaluative - magnitude of change in function over
time or after treatment
 Criterion based measures - relevant items chosen
(domain of interest) and then describing the criterion
by which the observer can assess whether that
characteristic or functional attribute is present or not
 There is no comparison with general population
Item scoring
 0 – does not initiate
 1 – initiates (<10 % of the task)
 2 – partially completes (10% to < 100% of the task)
 3 – completes the task
 NT – not tested
Difficulty levels
 Can viewed in item maps
 The difficulty of the items can be viewed by
calculation of expected scores
 The expected score is the mean score of the
population
 The item maps show the ability at which the given
score is expected
 Pic of item map
Longitudinal Motor Growth Curves for Children with Cerebral Palsy by
GMFCS Level Using GMFM-66
GMFM 88 and 66
 88 - for Down’s
 66 for CP - Identified items which did not “fit” the uni-
dimensional construct - eliminated 22 items
 Items are now arranged in order of difficulty (empirical)
 Response options within items are weighted according to
difficulty
GMFM is appropriate for children whose motor skills are at or
below those of a typical 5 year old
Scoring with aids/orthotics
 First complete the GMFM without the aid/orthosis, then
retest with aid/orthosis
 For repeat testing at a later dater, apply the same aid
at the same item number
 Aids/orthoses could have positive and negative
effects
 Mark an “A” for the aided score on the score sheet
Scoring with aids/orthotics
 Consider what information you are trying to obtain – is
it new orthoses or a walker or both
 Entire GMFM does not need to be repeated with aids
and orthoses
 It is assumed that aids are intended to assist in
standing or ambulating in standing
 Test only when standing is included in the item or
where it may be a part of transition between two
items
Please note !
 Only following items should be considered when
testing with aids –
Sitting - items 35, 36, 37
Standing – All items
Walking, running and jumping – All items provided criteria
of each score is observed (other than arms free)
e.g. – for item 69 - aid may used to assist in standing and
walking but other criteria of each score should be
observed
“1” – child may use aid to assist in walking forward <3
steps
Testing with orthoses
 Orthoses can be applied in any dimension
 With some children it would good to use in some
lower dimensions - that would help in knowing the
positive and the negative impact on gross motor
function
 It is expected that orthoses would great impact on
scores where the person has to stand “arms free”
Still wondering if you have to
test whole GMFM – 66?
Item -1
GMFM – 66 B&C
 GMFM-66 B&C used 16-17 items for testing, compared
to the GMFM-66-IS, which used 32-33 items
 Scores obtained from these 2 versions were highly
correlated when done on the same or different
occasions with the child
 Fewer items - when using the GMFM-66-B&C and
these items were more suitable to the individual child’s
abilities
 When you have difficulties in making decisions about
which item set to test when using the GMFM-66-IS
Advantage ?
 Using a shorter motor assessment will provide more
time to assess other aspects of the child and family
 Consider using a shorter version to document motor
function in a more efficient manner by assessing items
around a child’s ability level
GMFM - as an outcome
measure
 Surgery
 Drugs (botulinum toxin, intrathecal baclofen)
 Physical therapy (including ambulatory aids &
orthoses)
 Horseback riding
 Strength training & physical fitness
Testing
Equipments
 Need smooth floor, large firm exercise mat, toys for
motivation, large bench or table for cruising
 Five steps with railing
 Wheeled stool
 Tape
 Ruler
A. Lying and rolling
SUP, HEAD IN MIDLINE: TURNS HEAD
WITH EXTREMITIES SYMMETRICAL
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain head in
midline
1 Maintains head
in midline 1-3 sec
2 Maintains head
in midline, turns
head with
extremities
asymmetrically
3 Turns head with
extremities
symmetrical
1.
SUP: BRINGS HANDS TO MIDLINE,
FINGERS ONE WITH THE OTHER
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
bilateral hands to
midline
1 Initiates bilateral
hands to midline
2 Brings hands to
front of the body,
does not finger
one with the
other
3 Brings hands to
mid-line fingers
one with the
other
2.
SUP: LIFTS HEAD 45 degrees
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
neck flexion
1 Initiates neck
flexion but does
not lift head
2 Lifts head <45
deg
3 Lifts head 45 deg
3.
SUP: FLEXES R/L HIP & KNEE THROUGH
FULL RANGE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
R/L hip & knee
flexion
1 Initiates R/L hip &
knee flexion
2 Flexes R/L hip &
knee through
partial range
3 Flexes R/L hip &
knee through full
range
4/5.
SUP: REACHES OUT WITH R/L ARM,
HAND CROSSES MIDLINE TOWARD TOY
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
reaching towards
midline
1 Initiates reaching
towards midline
2 Reaches out with
R/L arm, hand
does not cross
midline
3 Reaches out with
R/L arm, hand
crosses midline
toward toy
6/7.
SUP: ROLLS TO PR OVER R/L SIDE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
rolling
1 Initiates rolling
2 Rolls part way to
prone
3 Rolls to prone
over R/L side
8/9.
PR: LIFTS HEAD UPRIGHT
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
reaching towards
midline
1 Initiates reaching
towards midline
2 Reaches out with
R arm, hand does
not cross midline
3 Reaches out with
R arm, hand
crosses midline
toward toy
10.
B: Sitting
PR ON FOREARMS: LIFTS HEAD
UPRIGHT, ELBOWS EXT., CHEST RAISED
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
head lifting
1 Initiates head
lifting chin does
not clear mat
2 Lifts head, does
not attain up
right, weight on
forearms
3 Lifts head upright,
elbows extended,
chest raised
11.
PR ON FOREARMS: WEIGHT ON R/L
FOREARM, FULLY EXTENDS OPPOSITE
ARM FORWARD
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
supporting wt. on
R/L forearm
1 Wt. on R/L forearm,
opposite arm
comes free does
not extend forward
2 Wt. on R/L forearm,
partially extends
opposite arm
forward
3 Wt. on R/L forearm,
fully extends
opposite arm
forward
12/13.
PR: ROLLS TO SUP OVER R/L SIDE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
rolling
1 Initiates rolling
2 Rolls part to supine
3 Rolls to supine over
R/L side
14/15.
PR: PIVOTS TO R/L 90 degrees
USING EXTREMITIES
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
pivot to R/L
1 Initiates pivot to
R/L using
extremities
2 Pivots to R/L <90
deg using
extremities
3 Pivots to R/L 90
deg using
extremities
16/17.
SUP, HANDS GRASPED BY EXAMINER:
PULLS SELF TO SITTING WITH HEAD
CONTROL
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
Head control
when pulled to
sitting
1 initiates Head
control when
pulled to sitting
2 Assists with pulling
to sitting, head
control present
part of the time
3 Pulls self to sitting
with head control
18.
SUP: ROLLS TO R/L SIDE, ATTAINS
SITTING
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sitting from right
side lying
1 Roles to R/ L side,
sitting
2 Roles to R/ L side,
partially attains
sitting
3 Roles to R/L side,
attains sitting
19/20.
SIT ON MAT, SUPPORTED AT THORAX BY
THERAPIST: LIFTS HEAD UPRIGHT,
MAINTAINS 3 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
Head lift
1 Initiates head lift
2 Lifts head, does
not attain upright,
holds 3 seconds
3 Lifts head upright,
maintains 3
seconds
21.
SIT ON MAT, SUPPORTED AT THORAX BY
THERAPIST: LIFTS HEAD MIDLINE,
MAINTAINS 10 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
Head lift
1 Initiates head lift,
but does not
attain midline
2 Lifts head to
midline, maintains
< 10 seconds
3 Lifts head to
midline, maintains
10 seconds
22.
SIT ON MAT, ARM(S) PROPPING:
MAINTAINS, 5 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintains with
arm(s) propping
1 Maintains < 1
second
2 Maintains 1-4
second
3 Maintains 5
second
23.
SIT ON MAT: MAINTAIN, ARMS FREE, 3
SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain unless
both arms
propping
1 Maintain, one
arm propping
2 Maintains arms
free, < 3 seconds
3 Maintains arms
free, 3 seconds
24.
SIT ON MAT SMALL TOY IN FRONT:
LEANS FORWARD, TOUCHES TOY, RE-
ERECTS WITHOUT ARM PROPPING
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
leaning forward
1 Leans forward,
does not re-erect
2 Leans forward,
touches toy, re-
erects with arms
propping
3 Leans forward,
touches toy, re-
erects without
arms propping
25.
SIT ON MAT: TOUCHES TOY PLACED 45°
BEHIND CHILD’S R/L SIDE, RETURNS TO
START
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
touching toy
1 Initiates reaching
does not reach
behind
2 Reaches behind,
does not touch
toy or return to
start
3 Touches toy
placed 45 deg.
behind child’s
right / left side,
returns to start
26/27.
R/L SIDE SIT: MAINTAINS, ARMS
FREE, 5 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain R/L side
sitting
1 Maintains, both
arms propping, 5
seconds
2 Maintains, R/L
arm propping, 5
seconds
3 Maintains, arm
free, 5 seconds
28/29.
SIT ON MAT: LOWERS TO PR WITH
CONTROL
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
lowering to prone
1 Initiates lowering
to prone
2 Lowers to prone
but crashes
3 Lowers to prone
with control
30.
SIT ON MAT WITH FEET IN FRONT:
ATTAINS 4 POINT OVER R/L SIDE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate 4
point over R/L
side
1 Initiates 4 point
over R/L side
2 Partially attains 4
point over R/L
side
3 Attains 4 point
over R/L side
31/32.
SIT ON MAT: PIVOTS 90 degrees,
WITHOUT ARMS ASSISTING
Score Description
0 Does not pivoting
1 Initiates pivot
2 Pivots 90 degrees
with arms assisting
3 Pivots 90 degrees
without arms
assisting
33.
SIT ON BENCH: MAINTAINS, ARMS AND
FEET FREE, 10 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain sitting
on bench
1 Maintains, arms
propping and
feet supported,
10 seconds
2 Maintains, arms
free and feet
supported, 10
seconds
3 Maintains, arms
free and feet
free, 10 seconds
34.
STD: ATTAINS SIT ON SMALL BENCH
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sitting on small
bench
1 Initiates sitting on
small bench
2 Partially attains
sitting on small
bench
3 Attains sitting on
small bench
35.
ON THE FLOOR: ATTAINS SIT ON SMALL
BENCH
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sitting on small
bench
1 Initiates sitting on
small bench
2 Partially attains
sitting on small
bench
3 Attains sitting on
small bench
36.
STD: ATTAINS SIT ON LARGE BENCH
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sitting on large
bench
1 Initiates sitting on
large bench
2 Partially attains
sitting on large
bench
3 Attains sitting on
large bench
37.
C: crawling or kneeling
PR: CREEPS FORWARD 1.8m (6')
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
creeping forward
1 creeps forward
<60cms
2 creeps forward
60cms – 1.5m
3 creeps forward
1.8 m
38.
4 POINT: MAINTAINS, WEIGHT ON
HANDS AND KNEES, 10 SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain weight
on hands and
knees
1 Maintains weight
on hands and
knees, < 3 sec
2 Maintains weight
on hands and
knees, 3 - 9 sec
3 Maintains weight
on hands and
knees, 10sec
39.
4 POINT: ATTAINS SIT ARMS FREE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sitting
1 Initiates sitting
2 Attains sitting,
arm(s) propping
3 Attains sitting,
arms free
40.
PR: ATTAINS 4 POINT, WEIGHT ON
HANDS AND KNEES
Score Description
0 Does not initiate 4
point
1 Initiates 4 point
2 Partially attains 4
point
3 Attains 4 point,
weight on hands
and knees
41.
4 POINT: REACHES FORWARD WITH R/L
ARM, HAND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
reaching forward
with R/L arm
1 Initiates reaching
forward with R/L
arm
2 Partially reaches
forward with R/L
arm
3 Reaches forward
with R/L arm,
hand above
shoulder level
42/43.
4 POINT: CRAWLS OR HITCHES
FORWARD 1.8m(6')
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
crawling or
hitching forward
1 Crawls or hitches
forward forward
<60cms
2 Crawls or hitches
forward 60cms –
1.5m
3 Crawls or hitches
forward 1.8 m
44.
4 POINT: CRAWLS RECIPROCALLY
FORWARD1.8m ( 6')
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
crawling forward
reciprocally
1 Crawls
reciprocally
forward forward
<60cms
2 Crawls
reciprocally
forward 60cms –
1.5m
3 Crawls
reciprocally
forward 1.8 m
45.
4 POINT: CRAWLS UP 4 STEPS ON
HANDS AND KNEES/FEET
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
crawling up 4
steps
1 Crawls up one
step on hands
and knees/feet
2 Crawls up two or
three step on
hands and
knees/feet
3 Crawls up four
step on hands
and knees/feet
46.
4 POINT: CRAWLS BACKWARDS DOWN
4 STEPS ON HANDS AND KNEES/FEET
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
crawling
backwards down
steps
1 Crawls backward
down one step
on hands and
knees / feet
2 Crawls backward
down 2 or 3 step
on hands and
knees / feet
3 Crawls backward
down 4 step on
hands and knees
/ feet
47.
SIT ON MAT: ATTAINS HIGH KN USING
ARMS, MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 10
SECONDS
Score Description
0 When placed
does not
maintain, holding
on
1 When placed
maintains,
holding on 10 sec
2 Attains high
kneel, holding on,
maintains 10 sec
3 Attains high
kneel, using arms,
maintains arms
free for 10 sec
48.
HIGH KN: ATTAINS HALF KN ON R/L
KNEE USING ARMS, MAINTAINS, ARMS
FREE, 10 SECONDS
Score Description
0 When placed
does not
maintain, holding
on
1 When placed
maintains,
holding on 10 sec
2 Attains half kneel,
holding on,
maintains 10 sec
3 Attains half kneel,
using arms,
maintains arms
free for 10 sec
49/50.
HIGH KN: KN WALKS FORWARD 10
STEPS, ARMS FREE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
kneel walking
forward
1 Kneel walks
forwards 10 steps,
two hands
holding on
2 Kneel walks
forwards 10 steps,
one hand holding
on
3 Kneel walks
forwards 10 steps,
arms free
51.
D Standing
52. ON THE FLOOR: PULLS TO STD AT
LARGE BENCH
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
pulling to stand
1 Initiates pulling to
stand
2 Partially pulls to
stand
3 Pulls to stand at
large bench
52.
STD: MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 3
SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain standing
holding on
1 Maintains, 2
hands holding on,
3 sec
2 Maintains, one
hand holding on,
3 sec
3 Maintains, arms
free, 3 sec
53.
STD: HOLDING ON TO LARGE BENCH
WITH ONE HAND, LIFTS R/L FOOT, 3
SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
lifting R/L foot
1 Holding on to
large bench with
2 hands, lifts R/L
foot < 3 sec
2 Holding on to
large bench with
2 hands, lifts R/L
foot, 3 sec
3 Holding on to
large bench with
1 hand, lifts R/L
foot, 3 sec
54/55.
STD: MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 20
SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not
maintain
standing, arms
free
1 Maintains, arms
free < 3 sec
2 Maintains, arms
free 3 – 19 sec
3 Maintains, arms
free 20 sec
56.
STD: LIFTS R/L FOOT, ARMS FREE, 10
SECONDS
Score Description
0 Does not lift R/L
foot arms free
1 Lifts R/L foot
arms free < 3 sec
2 Lifts R/L foot
arms free 3 – 9
sec
3 Lifts R/L foot
arms free, 10 sec
57/58.
SIT ON SMALL BENCH: ATTAINS STD
WITHOUT USING ARMS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sanding
1 Initiates sanding
2 Attains standing
using arms
3 Attains standing
without using
arms
59.
HIGH KN: ATTAINS STD THROUGH HALF
KN ON R KNEE, WITHOUT USING ARMS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
sanding
1 Initiates sanding
2 Attains standing
using arms
3 Attains standing
through half kneel
on R/L knee
without using
arms
60/61.
STD: LOWERS TO SIT ON FLOOR WITH
CONTROL, ARMS FREE
Score Description
0 Does not lower to
floor
1 Lowers to sitting
on floor, but
‘crashes’ down
2 Lowers to sitting
on floor with
control, using
arm(s) or holding
on
3 Lowers to sitting
on floor with
control, arms free
62.
STD: ATTAINS SQUAT, ARMS FREE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
squat
1 Initiates squat
2 Attains squat,
using arm(s) or
holding on
3 Attains squat,
arms free
63.
STD: PICKS UP OBJECT FROM FLOOR,
ARMS FREE, RETURNS TO STAND
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
picking up object
from the floor
1 Initiates picking
up object from
the floor
2 Picks up object
from the floor
using arm(s) or
holding on
3 Picks up object
from the floor ,
arms free, returns
to standing
64.
E. Walking, running and
jumping
STD, 2 HANDS ON LARGE BENCH:
CRUISES 5 STEPS TO R/L
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
cruising to R/L
1 Initiates cruising,
<1 complete step
to R/L
2 Cruises 1-4 steps
to R/L
3 Cruises 5steps to
R/L
65/66.
STD, 2 HANDS HELD: WALKS FORWARD
10 STEPS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking forward
1 Walks forward < 3
steps
2 Walks forward 3 -
9 steps
3 Walks forward 10
steps
67.
STD, 1 HAND HELD: WALKS FORWARD
10 STEPS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking forward
1 Walks forward < 3
steps
2 Walks forward 3 -
9 steps
3 Walks forward 10
steps
68.
STD: WALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking forward
1 Walks forward < 3
steps
2 Walks forward 3 -
9 steps
3 Walks forward 10
steps
69.
STD: WALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS,
STOPS, TURNS 180 deg, RETURNS
Score Description
0 Walks forward 10
steps, does not
stop without
falling
1 Walks forward 10
steps, does not
initiate turn
2 Walks forward 10
steps, stops, turns
< 180 deg
3 Walks forward 10
steps, stops, turns
180 deg, returns
70.
STD: WALKS BACKWARD 10 STEPS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking
backward
1 Walks backward
< 3 steps
2 Walks backward
3 - 9 steps
3 Walks backward
10 steps
71.
STD: WALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS,
CARRYING A LARGE OBJECT WITH 2
HANDS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking, carrying
large object
1 Walks forward 10
steps, carrying
small object with
1 hand
2 Walks forward 10
steps, carrying
small object with
2 hands
3 Walks forward 10
steps, carrying
large object with
2 hands
72.
STD: WALKS FORWARD 10
CONSECUTIVE STEPS BETWEEN
PARALLEL LINES 20cm (8")APART
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking b/n ║lines
20 cm (8’) apart
1 Walks <3 consec
utive steps b/n ║
lines 20 cm(8’)
apart
2 Walks 3-9 consec
utive steps b/n ║
lines 20 cm (8’)
apart
3 Walks 10 consec
utive steps b/n ║
lines 20 cm(8’)
apart
73.
STD: WALKS FORWARD 10
CONSECUTIVE STEPS ON A STRAIGHT
LINE 2cm (3/4") WIDE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking forward
on a straight line
2 cm wide
1 Walks <3 consec
utive steps
2 Walks 3-9 consec
utive steps
3 Walks 10 consec
utive steps
74.
STD: STEPS OVER STICK AT KNEE LEVEL,
R/L FOOT LEADING
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
stepping over
stick R/L foot
leading
1 Steps over sick 5-
7.5 cm high R/L
foot leading
2 Steps over sick at
mid-calf level R/L
foot leading
3 Steps over sick at
knee level R/L
foot leading
75/76.
STD: RUNS 4.5m (15’), STOPS & RETURNS
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
running
1 Initiates running
by walking
quickly
2 Runs < 4.5 m (15ft)
3 Runs < 4.5 m
(15ft), stops and
returns
77.
STD: KICKS BALL WITH R/L FOOT
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
kicking
1 Lifts R/L foot, does
not kick
2 Kicks ball with R/L
foot but falls
3 Kicks ball with R/L
foot
78/79.
STD: JUMPS 30cm (12") HIGH, BOTH
FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
Jump
1 Jumps < 5 cm
high both feet
simultaneously
2 Jumps 5 – 28 cm
high both feet
simultaneously
3 Jumps 30 cm high
both feet
simultaneously
80.
STD: JUMPS FORWARD 30 cm (12"),
BOTH FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
jumping forward,
both feet
simultaneously
1 Jumps forward
<5cm both feet
simultaneously
2 Jumps forward 5-
28 cm both feet
simultaneously
3 Jumps forward 30
cm both feet
simultaneously
81.
STD ON R/L FOOT: HOPS ON R/L FOOT
10 TIMES WITHIN A 60cm (24") CIRCLE
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
hopping on R/L
foot
1 Hops on R/L foot
< 3 times within a
60 cm circle
2 Hops on R/L foot
3 – 9 times within
a 60 cm circle
3 Hops on R/L foot
10 times within a
60 cm circle
82.
STD, HOLDING 1 RAIL: WALKS
UP/WALKS DOWN 4 STEPS, HOLDING 1
RAIL, ALTERNATING FEET
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking up/down
steps, holding rail
1 Walks up/down 2
steps, holding rail,
same foot leads
consistently
2 Walks up/down 4
steps, holding rail,
alternating foot
inconsistently
3 Walks up/down 4
steps, holding rail
alternating foot
84/85.
STD: WALKS UP/WALKS DOWN 4 STEPS,
ALTERNATING FEET
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
walking up/down
steps, arms free
1 Walks up/down 2
steps, same foot
leads consistently
2 Walks up/down 4
steps, alternating
foot inconsistently
3 Walks up/down 4
steps, alternating
foot
86/87.
STD ON 15cm (6") STEP: JUMPS OFF,
BOTH FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY
Score Description
0 Does not initiate
jumping off step,
both feet
simultaneously
1 Jumps off step,
both feet simult -
aneously, but falls
2 Jumps off step,
both feet simult -
aneously, uses
hands on floor to
avoid falling
3 Jumps off, both
feet
simultaneously
88.
GMFM PPT.pdf

GMFM PPT.pdf

  • 1.
  • 2.
    - we shouldbe able to follow maturation after events that are known to slow down brain development - To measure small but important changes in motor function of CP Motor development may plateau for long or short durations of time or the movements may become atypical
  • 3.
    Gross motor function Basic set of movement skills  Child’s achievement
  • 5.
    Structure of GMFM These gross motor milestones form the basis of GMFM dimensions  Measurement - defined as the process of assigning numerals to variables to represent quantities of characteristics according to certain rules  The items are clinically relevant and show potential responsiveness to change
  • 6.
    Nature of GMFM Evaluative - magnitude of change in function over time or after treatment  Criterion based measures - relevant items chosen (domain of interest) and then describing the criterion by which the observer can assess whether that characteristic or functional attribute is present or not  There is no comparison with general population
  • 7.
    Item scoring  0– does not initiate  1 – initiates (<10 % of the task)  2 – partially completes (10% to < 100% of the task)  3 – completes the task  NT – not tested
  • 8.
    Difficulty levels  Canviewed in item maps  The difficulty of the items can be viewed by calculation of expected scores  The expected score is the mean score of the population  The item maps show the ability at which the given score is expected
  • 9.
     Pic ofitem map
  • 10.
    Longitudinal Motor GrowthCurves for Children with Cerebral Palsy by GMFCS Level Using GMFM-66
  • 11.
    GMFM 88 and66  88 - for Down’s  66 for CP - Identified items which did not “fit” the uni- dimensional construct - eliminated 22 items  Items are now arranged in order of difficulty (empirical)  Response options within items are weighted according to difficulty GMFM is appropriate for children whose motor skills are at or below those of a typical 5 year old
  • 12.
    Scoring with aids/orthotics First complete the GMFM without the aid/orthosis, then retest with aid/orthosis  For repeat testing at a later dater, apply the same aid at the same item number  Aids/orthoses could have positive and negative effects  Mark an “A” for the aided score on the score sheet
  • 13.
    Scoring with aids/orthotics Consider what information you are trying to obtain – is it new orthoses or a walker or both  Entire GMFM does not need to be repeated with aids and orthoses  It is assumed that aids are intended to assist in standing or ambulating in standing  Test only when standing is included in the item or where it may be a part of transition between two items
  • 14.
    Please note ! Only following items should be considered when testing with aids – Sitting - items 35, 36, 37 Standing – All items Walking, running and jumping – All items provided criteria of each score is observed (other than arms free) e.g. – for item 69 - aid may used to assist in standing and walking but other criteria of each score should be observed “1” – child may use aid to assist in walking forward <3 steps
  • 15.
    Testing with orthoses Orthoses can be applied in any dimension  With some children it would good to use in some lower dimensions - that would help in knowing the positive and the negative impact on gross motor function  It is expected that orthoses would great impact on scores where the person has to stand “arms free”
  • 16.
    Still wondering ifyou have to test whole GMFM – 66?
  • 17.
  • 18.
    GMFM – 66B&C  GMFM-66 B&C used 16-17 items for testing, compared to the GMFM-66-IS, which used 32-33 items  Scores obtained from these 2 versions were highly correlated when done on the same or different occasions with the child  Fewer items - when using the GMFM-66-B&C and these items were more suitable to the individual child’s abilities  When you have difficulties in making decisions about which item set to test when using the GMFM-66-IS
  • 19.
    Advantage ?  Usinga shorter motor assessment will provide more time to assess other aspects of the child and family  Consider using a shorter version to document motor function in a more efficient manner by assessing items around a child’s ability level
  • 20.
    GMFM - asan outcome measure  Surgery  Drugs (botulinum toxin, intrathecal baclofen)  Physical therapy (including ambulatory aids & orthoses)  Horseback riding  Strength training & physical fitness
  • 21.
  • 22.
    Equipments  Need smoothfloor, large firm exercise mat, toys for motivation, large bench or table for cruising  Five steps with railing  Wheeled stool  Tape  Ruler
  • 23.
    A. Lying androlling
  • 24.
    SUP, HEAD INMIDLINE: TURNS HEAD WITH EXTREMITIES SYMMETRICAL Score Description 0 Does not maintain head in midline 1 Maintains head in midline 1-3 sec 2 Maintains head in midline, turns head with extremities asymmetrically 3 Turns head with extremities symmetrical 1.
  • 25.
    SUP: BRINGS HANDSTO MIDLINE, FINGERS ONE WITH THE OTHER Score Description 0 Does not initiate bilateral hands to midline 1 Initiates bilateral hands to midline 2 Brings hands to front of the body, does not finger one with the other 3 Brings hands to mid-line fingers one with the other 2.
  • 26.
    SUP: LIFTS HEAD45 degrees Score Description 0 Does not initiate neck flexion 1 Initiates neck flexion but does not lift head 2 Lifts head <45 deg 3 Lifts head 45 deg 3.
  • 27.
    SUP: FLEXES R/LHIP & KNEE THROUGH FULL RANGE Score Description 0 Does not initiate R/L hip & knee flexion 1 Initiates R/L hip & knee flexion 2 Flexes R/L hip & knee through partial range 3 Flexes R/L hip & knee through full range 4/5.
  • 28.
    SUP: REACHES OUTWITH R/L ARM, HAND CROSSES MIDLINE TOWARD TOY Score Description 0 Does not initiate reaching towards midline 1 Initiates reaching towards midline 2 Reaches out with R/L arm, hand does not cross midline 3 Reaches out with R/L arm, hand crosses midline toward toy 6/7.
  • 29.
    SUP: ROLLS TOPR OVER R/L SIDE Score Description 0 Does not initiate rolling 1 Initiates rolling 2 Rolls part way to prone 3 Rolls to prone over R/L side 8/9.
  • 30.
    PR: LIFTS HEADUPRIGHT Score Description 0 Does not initiate reaching towards midline 1 Initiates reaching towards midline 2 Reaches out with R arm, hand does not cross midline 3 Reaches out with R arm, hand crosses midline toward toy 10.
  • 31.
  • 32.
    PR ON FOREARMS:LIFTS HEAD UPRIGHT, ELBOWS EXT., CHEST RAISED Score Description 0 Does not initiate head lifting 1 Initiates head lifting chin does not clear mat 2 Lifts head, does not attain up right, weight on forearms 3 Lifts head upright, elbows extended, chest raised 11.
  • 33.
    PR ON FOREARMS:WEIGHT ON R/L FOREARM, FULLY EXTENDS OPPOSITE ARM FORWARD Score Description 0 Does not initiate supporting wt. on R/L forearm 1 Wt. on R/L forearm, opposite arm comes free does not extend forward 2 Wt. on R/L forearm, partially extends opposite arm forward 3 Wt. on R/L forearm, fully extends opposite arm forward 12/13.
  • 34.
    PR: ROLLS TOSUP OVER R/L SIDE Score Description 0 Does not initiate rolling 1 Initiates rolling 2 Rolls part to supine 3 Rolls to supine over R/L side 14/15.
  • 35.
    PR: PIVOTS TOR/L 90 degrees USING EXTREMITIES Score Description 0 Does not initiate pivot to R/L 1 Initiates pivot to R/L using extremities 2 Pivots to R/L <90 deg using extremities 3 Pivots to R/L 90 deg using extremities 16/17.
  • 36.
    SUP, HANDS GRASPEDBY EXAMINER: PULLS SELF TO SITTING WITH HEAD CONTROL Score Description 0 Does not initiate Head control when pulled to sitting 1 initiates Head control when pulled to sitting 2 Assists with pulling to sitting, head control present part of the time 3 Pulls self to sitting with head control 18.
  • 37.
    SUP: ROLLS TOR/L SIDE, ATTAINS SITTING Score Description 0 Does not initiate sitting from right side lying 1 Roles to R/ L side, sitting 2 Roles to R/ L side, partially attains sitting 3 Roles to R/L side, attains sitting 19/20.
  • 38.
    SIT ON MAT,SUPPORTED AT THORAX BY THERAPIST: LIFTS HEAD UPRIGHT, MAINTAINS 3 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not initiate Head lift 1 Initiates head lift 2 Lifts head, does not attain upright, holds 3 seconds 3 Lifts head upright, maintains 3 seconds 21.
  • 39.
    SIT ON MAT,SUPPORTED AT THORAX BY THERAPIST: LIFTS HEAD MIDLINE, MAINTAINS 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not initiate Head lift 1 Initiates head lift, but does not attain midline 2 Lifts head to midline, maintains < 10 seconds 3 Lifts head to midline, maintains 10 seconds 22.
  • 40.
    SIT ON MAT,ARM(S) PROPPING: MAINTAINS, 5 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintains with arm(s) propping 1 Maintains < 1 second 2 Maintains 1-4 second 3 Maintains 5 second 23.
  • 41.
    SIT ON MAT:MAINTAIN, ARMS FREE, 3 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain unless both arms propping 1 Maintain, one arm propping 2 Maintains arms free, < 3 seconds 3 Maintains arms free, 3 seconds 24.
  • 42.
    SIT ON MATSMALL TOY IN FRONT: LEANS FORWARD, TOUCHES TOY, RE- ERECTS WITHOUT ARM PROPPING Score Description 0 Does not initiate leaning forward 1 Leans forward, does not re-erect 2 Leans forward, touches toy, re- erects with arms propping 3 Leans forward, touches toy, re- erects without arms propping 25.
  • 43.
    SIT ON MAT:TOUCHES TOY PLACED 45° BEHIND CHILD’S R/L SIDE, RETURNS TO START Score Description 0 Does not initiate touching toy 1 Initiates reaching does not reach behind 2 Reaches behind, does not touch toy or return to start 3 Touches toy placed 45 deg. behind child’s right / left side, returns to start 26/27.
  • 44.
    R/L SIDE SIT:MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 5 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain R/L side sitting 1 Maintains, both arms propping, 5 seconds 2 Maintains, R/L arm propping, 5 seconds 3 Maintains, arm free, 5 seconds 28/29.
  • 45.
    SIT ON MAT:LOWERS TO PR WITH CONTROL Score Description 0 Does not initiate lowering to prone 1 Initiates lowering to prone 2 Lowers to prone but crashes 3 Lowers to prone with control 30.
  • 46.
    SIT ON MATWITH FEET IN FRONT: ATTAINS 4 POINT OVER R/L SIDE Score Description 0 Does not initiate 4 point over R/L side 1 Initiates 4 point over R/L side 2 Partially attains 4 point over R/L side 3 Attains 4 point over R/L side 31/32.
  • 47.
    SIT ON MAT:PIVOTS 90 degrees, WITHOUT ARMS ASSISTING Score Description 0 Does not pivoting 1 Initiates pivot 2 Pivots 90 degrees with arms assisting 3 Pivots 90 degrees without arms assisting 33.
  • 48.
    SIT ON BENCH:MAINTAINS, ARMS AND FEET FREE, 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain sitting on bench 1 Maintains, arms propping and feet supported, 10 seconds 2 Maintains, arms free and feet supported, 10 seconds 3 Maintains, arms free and feet free, 10 seconds 34.
  • 49.
    STD: ATTAINS SITON SMALL BENCH Score Description 0 Does not initiate sitting on small bench 1 Initiates sitting on small bench 2 Partially attains sitting on small bench 3 Attains sitting on small bench 35.
  • 50.
    ON THE FLOOR:ATTAINS SIT ON SMALL BENCH Score Description 0 Does not initiate sitting on small bench 1 Initiates sitting on small bench 2 Partially attains sitting on small bench 3 Attains sitting on small bench 36.
  • 51.
    STD: ATTAINS SITON LARGE BENCH Score Description 0 Does not initiate sitting on large bench 1 Initiates sitting on large bench 2 Partially attains sitting on large bench 3 Attains sitting on large bench 37.
  • 52.
  • 53.
    PR: CREEPS FORWARD1.8m (6') Score Description 0 Does not initiate creeping forward 1 creeps forward <60cms 2 creeps forward 60cms – 1.5m 3 creeps forward 1.8 m 38.
  • 54.
    4 POINT: MAINTAINS,WEIGHT ON HANDS AND KNEES, 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain weight on hands and knees 1 Maintains weight on hands and knees, < 3 sec 2 Maintains weight on hands and knees, 3 - 9 sec 3 Maintains weight on hands and knees, 10sec 39.
  • 55.
    4 POINT: ATTAINSSIT ARMS FREE Score Description 0 Does not initiate sitting 1 Initiates sitting 2 Attains sitting, arm(s) propping 3 Attains sitting, arms free 40.
  • 56.
    PR: ATTAINS 4POINT, WEIGHT ON HANDS AND KNEES Score Description 0 Does not initiate 4 point 1 Initiates 4 point 2 Partially attains 4 point 3 Attains 4 point, weight on hands and knees 41.
  • 57.
    4 POINT: REACHESFORWARD WITH R/L ARM, HAND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL Score Description 0 Does not initiate reaching forward with R/L arm 1 Initiates reaching forward with R/L arm 2 Partially reaches forward with R/L arm 3 Reaches forward with R/L arm, hand above shoulder level 42/43.
  • 58.
    4 POINT: CRAWLSOR HITCHES FORWARD 1.8m(6') Score Description 0 Does not initiate crawling or hitching forward 1 Crawls or hitches forward forward <60cms 2 Crawls or hitches forward 60cms – 1.5m 3 Crawls or hitches forward 1.8 m 44.
  • 59.
    4 POINT: CRAWLSRECIPROCALLY FORWARD1.8m ( 6') Score Description 0 Does not initiate crawling forward reciprocally 1 Crawls reciprocally forward forward <60cms 2 Crawls reciprocally forward 60cms – 1.5m 3 Crawls reciprocally forward 1.8 m 45.
  • 60.
    4 POINT: CRAWLSUP 4 STEPS ON HANDS AND KNEES/FEET Score Description 0 Does not initiate crawling up 4 steps 1 Crawls up one step on hands and knees/feet 2 Crawls up two or three step on hands and knees/feet 3 Crawls up four step on hands and knees/feet 46.
  • 61.
    4 POINT: CRAWLSBACKWARDS DOWN 4 STEPS ON HANDS AND KNEES/FEET Score Description 0 Does not initiate crawling backwards down steps 1 Crawls backward down one step on hands and knees / feet 2 Crawls backward down 2 or 3 step on hands and knees / feet 3 Crawls backward down 4 step on hands and knees / feet 47.
  • 62.
    SIT ON MAT:ATTAINS HIGH KN USING ARMS, MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 When placed does not maintain, holding on 1 When placed maintains, holding on 10 sec 2 Attains high kneel, holding on, maintains 10 sec 3 Attains high kneel, using arms, maintains arms free for 10 sec 48.
  • 63.
    HIGH KN: ATTAINSHALF KN ON R/L KNEE USING ARMS, MAINTAINS, ARMS FREE, 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 When placed does not maintain, holding on 1 When placed maintains, holding on 10 sec 2 Attains half kneel, holding on, maintains 10 sec 3 Attains half kneel, using arms, maintains arms free for 10 sec 49/50.
  • 64.
    HIGH KN: KNWALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS, ARMS FREE Score Description 0 Does not initiate kneel walking forward 1 Kneel walks forwards 10 steps, two hands holding on 2 Kneel walks forwards 10 steps, one hand holding on 3 Kneel walks forwards 10 steps, arms free 51.
  • 65.
  • 66.
    52. ON THEFLOOR: PULLS TO STD AT LARGE BENCH Score Description 0 Does not initiate pulling to stand 1 Initiates pulling to stand 2 Partially pulls to stand 3 Pulls to stand at large bench 52.
  • 67.
    STD: MAINTAINS, ARMSFREE, 3 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain standing holding on 1 Maintains, 2 hands holding on, 3 sec 2 Maintains, one hand holding on, 3 sec 3 Maintains, arms free, 3 sec 53.
  • 68.
    STD: HOLDING ONTO LARGE BENCH WITH ONE HAND, LIFTS R/L FOOT, 3 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not initiate lifting R/L foot 1 Holding on to large bench with 2 hands, lifts R/L foot < 3 sec 2 Holding on to large bench with 2 hands, lifts R/L foot, 3 sec 3 Holding on to large bench with 1 hand, lifts R/L foot, 3 sec 54/55.
  • 69.
    STD: MAINTAINS, ARMSFREE, 20 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not maintain standing, arms free 1 Maintains, arms free < 3 sec 2 Maintains, arms free 3 – 19 sec 3 Maintains, arms free 20 sec 56.
  • 70.
    STD: LIFTS R/LFOOT, ARMS FREE, 10 SECONDS Score Description 0 Does not lift R/L foot arms free 1 Lifts R/L foot arms free < 3 sec 2 Lifts R/L foot arms free 3 – 9 sec 3 Lifts R/L foot arms free, 10 sec 57/58.
  • 71.
    SIT ON SMALLBENCH: ATTAINS STD WITHOUT USING ARMS Score Description 0 Does not initiate sanding 1 Initiates sanding 2 Attains standing using arms 3 Attains standing without using arms 59.
  • 72.
    HIGH KN: ATTAINSSTD THROUGH HALF KN ON R KNEE, WITHOUT USING ARMS Score Description 0 Does not initiate sanding 1 Initiates sanding 2 Attains standing using arms 3 Attains standing through half kneel on R/L knee without using arms 60/61.
  • 73.
    STD: LOWERS TOSIT ON FLOOR WITH CONTROL, ARMS FREE Score Description 0 Does not lower to floor 1 Lowers to sitting on floor, but ‘crashes’ down 2 Lowers to sitting on floor with control, using arm(s) or holding on 3 Lowers to sitting on floor with control, arms free 62.
  • 74.
    STD: ATTAINS SQUAT,ARMS FREE Score Description 0 Does not initiate squat 1 Initiates squat 2 Attains squat, using arm(s) or holding on 3 Attains squat, arms free 63.
  • 75.
    STD: PICKS UPOBJECT FROM FLOOR, ARMS FREE, RETURNS TO STAND Score Description 0 Does not initiate picking up object from the floor 1 Initiates picking up object from the floor 2 Picks up object from the floor using arm(s) or holding on 3 Picks up object from the floor , arms free, returns to standing 64.
  • 76.
  • 77.
    STD, 2 HANDSON LARGE BENCH: CRUISES 5 STEPS TO R/L Score Description 0 Does not initiate cruising to R/L 1 Initiates cruising, <1 complete step to R/L 2 Cruises 1-4 steps to R/L 3 Cruises 5steps to R/L 65/66.
  • 78.
    STD, 2 HANDSHELD: WALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking forward 1 Walks forward < 3 steps 2 Walks forward 3 - 9 steps 3 Walks forward 10 steps 67.
  • 79.
    STD, 1 HANDHELD: WALKS FORWARD 10 STEPS Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking forward 1 Walks forward < 3 steps 2 Walks forward 3 - 9 steps 3 Walks forward 10 steps 68.
  • 80.
    STD: WALKS FORWARD10 STEPS Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking forward 1 Walks forward < 3 steps 2 Walks forward 3 - 9 steps 3 Walks forward 10 steps 69.
  • 81.
    STD: WALKS FORWARD10 STEPS, STOPS, TURNS 180 deg, RETURNS Score Description 0 Walks forward 10 steps, does not stop without falling 1 Walks forward 10 steps, does not initiate turn 2 Walks forward 10 steps, stops, turns < 180 deg 3 Walks forward 10 steps, stops, turns 180 deg, returns 70.
  • 82.
    STD: WALKS BACKWARD10 STEPS Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking backward 1 Walks backward < 3 steps 2 Walks backward 3 - 9 steps 3 Walks backward 10 steps 71.
  • 83.
    STD: WALKS FORWARD10 STEPS, CARRYING A LARGE OBJECT WITH 2 HANDS Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking, carrying large object 1 Walks forward 10 steps, carrying small object with 1 hand 2 Walks forward 10 steps, carrying small object with 2 hands 3 Walks forward 10 steps, carrying large object with 2 hands 72.
  • 84.
    STD: WALKS FORWARD10 CONSECUTIVE STEPS BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 20cm (8")APART Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking b/n ║lines 20 cm (8’) apart 1 Walks <3 consec utive steps b/n ║ lines 20 cm(8’) apart 2 Walks 3-9 consec utive steps b/n ║ lines 20 cm (8’) apart 3 Walks 10 consec utive steps b/n ║ lines 20 cm(8’) apart 73.
  • 85.
    STD: WALKS FORWARD10 CONSECUTIVE STEPS ON A STRAIGHT LINE 2cm (3/4") WIDE Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking forward on a straight line 2 cm wide 1 Walks <3 consec utive steps 2 Walks 3-9 consec utive steps 3 Walks 10 consec utive steps 74.
  • 86.
    STD: STEPS OVERSTICK AT KNEE LEVEL, R/L FOOT LEADING Score Description 0 Does not initiate stepping over stick R/L foot leading 1 Steps over sick 5- 7.5 cm high R/L foot leading 2 Steps over sick at mid-calf level R/L foot leading 3 Steps over sick at knee level R/L foot leading 75/76.
  • 87.
    STD: RUNS 4.5m(15’), STOPS & RETURNS Score Description 0 Does not initiate running 1 Initiates running by walking quickly 2 Runs < 4.5 m (15ft) 3 Runs < 4.5 m (15ft), stops and returns 77.
  • 88.
    STD: KICKS BALLWITH R/L FOOT Score Description 0 Does not initiate kicking 1 Lifts R/L foot, does not kick 2 Kicks ball with R/L foot but falls 3 Kicks ball with R/L foot 78/79.
  • 89.
    STD: JUMPS 30cm(12") HIGH, BOTH FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY Score Description 0 Does not initiate Jump 1 Jumps < 5 cm high both feet simultaneously 2 Jumps 5 – 28 cm high both feet simultaneously 3 Jumps 30 cm high both feet simultaneously 80.
  • 90.
    STD: JUMPS FORWARD30 cm (12"), BOTH FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY Score Description 0 Does not initiate jumping forward, both feet simultaneously 1 Jumps forward <5cm both feet simultaneously 2 Jumps forward 5- 28 cm both feet simultaneously 3 Jumps forward 30 cm both feet simultaneously 81.
  • 91.
    STD ON R/LFOOT: HOPS ON R/L FOOT 10 TIMES WITHIN A 60cm (24") CIRCLE Score Description 0 Does not initiate hopping on R/L foot 1 Hops on R/L foot < 3 times within a 60 cm circle 2 Hops on R/L foot 3 – 9 times within a 60 cm circle 3 Hops on R/L foot 10 times within a 60 cm circle 82.
  • 92.
    STD, HOLDING 1RAIL: WALKS UP/WALKS DOWN 4 STEPS, HOLDING 1 RAIL, ALTERNATING FEET Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking up/down steps, holding rail 1 Walks up/down 2 steps, holding rail, same foot leads consistently 2 Walks up/down 4 steps, holding rail, alternating foot inconsistently 3 Walks up/down 4 steps, holding rail alternating foot 84/85.
  • 93.
    STD: WALKS UP/WALKSDOWN 4 STEPS, ALTERNATING FEET Score Description 0 Does not initiate walking up/down steps, arms free 1 Walks up/down 2 steps, same foot leads consistently 2 Walks up/down 4 steps, alternating foot inconsistently 3 Walks up/down 4 steps, alternating foot 86/87.
  • 94.
    STD ON 15cm(6") STEP: JUMPS OFF, BOTH FEET SIMULTANEOUSLY Score Description 0 Does not initiate jumping off step, both feet simultaneously 1 Jumps off step, both feet simult - aneously, but falls 2 Jumps off step, both feet simult - aneously, uses hands on floor to avoid falling 3 Jumps off, both feet simultaneously 88.