What is the primary purpose of GMFM-66 or GMFM-88?

What is the primary purpose of GMFM-66 or GMFM-88?

• A. To evaluate change in gross motor function in children with CP; all GMFCS levels; 66 version validated for CP, 88 version validated for CP & Downs; performance measure
• B. To assess sensory integration
• C. To evaluate language development
• D. To screen for cognitive deficits

Answer: (A)

The main purpose of the GMFM-66 and GMFM-88 is to measure changes in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. These are standardized, observation-based tools that rate a child’s ability to perform specific gross motor tasks across a range of activities from lying and rolling to standing and walking, providing a way to track progress over time or in response to therapy. The GMFM-66 uses a subset of items and is particularly validated for cerebral palsy, while the GMFM-88 includes all items and has also been used with children who have Down syndrome. They are performance measures, not tools for assessing sensory, language, or cognitive abilities.

The main purpose of the GMFM-66 and GMFM-88 is to measure changes in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. These are standardized, observation-based tools that rate a child’s ability to perform specific gross motor tasks across a range of activities from lying and rolling to standing and walking, providing a way to track progress over time or in response to therapy. The GMFM-66 uses a subset of items and is particularly validated for cerebral palsy, while the GMFM-88 includes all items and has also been used with children who have Down syndrome. They are performance measures, not tools for assessing sensory, language, or cognitive abilities.