Palisano et al used a classification system for gross motor function to describe mobility in children with cerebral palsy.
Subjects: children 6 to 12 years of age
Parameters:
(1) mobility
(2) going outdoors or into the community
|
Mobility |
Going Outdoors or Into the Community |
Level |
|
walks without restriction |
limited by more advanced gross motor skills |
I |
|
walks without assistive devices |
limitations when walking outdoors or in the community |
II |
|
walks with assistive device |
limitations when walking outdoors or in the community |
III |
|
limited self-mobility |
going outdoors or about the community requires transportation or powered device |
IV |
|
self-mobility severely limited even with assistive device(s) |
totally dependent; mobility severely limited |
V |
where:
• There are greater difficulties with mobility outdoors or in the community because of uneven terrain, hills, stairs without elevators and other topographic features.
Purpose: To evaluate the mobility of a child with cerebral palsy using the gross motor function classification system of Palisano et al.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Objective: other testing, severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance
ICD-10: G80, R26,
