Gross Motor Functional Classification System: Occupational Therapy and the GMFCS

Gross Motor Functional Classification System: Occupational Therapy and the GMFCS.
Join me in today's video as we review the Gross Motor Functional Classification System. Occupational therapy practitioners along with various healthcare disciplines use this system to measure and classify children's gross motor functional abilities. The GMFCS is used with children with cerebral palsy (CP) to help communication and classify a child's gross motor function. Occupational therapists along with various healthcare disciplines use this classification system so join me as I review this system and highlight some ways to memorize and understand this system.
References and Resources:
canchild.ca/system/tenon/asse...
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Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents 8th Edition: amzn.to/3qd92LT
TherapyEd's National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review and Study Guide--9th edition: amzn.to/2TRRmco
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[@daryworld455]

Can you tell me how quadriplegia looks in CP, please, and the different levels? If there are, I want to see which one I fall into?

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Can you please do the MACS classification video?

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[@darinaalmustaneer261]

Can GMFCS change with things like PT and orthopaedic surgery?

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I cannot speak for orthopedic surgeons but yes PT and OT services can help improve individuals ability to move about to be as independent as possible in their daily activities which can impact their GMFCS level. Functional outcomes will depend on several factors. Thanks for posting your question! I hope this helps.