scholarly journals Gross Motor Function Measure-66 trajectories in children recovering after severe acquired brain injury

2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Kelly ◽  
Sue Mobbs ◽  
Joshua N Pritkin ◽  
Margaret Mayston ◽  
Michael Mather ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Severe Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Function Measure

Training Users in the Gross Motor Function Measure: Methodological and Practical Issues

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
pp. 630-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne J Russell ◽  
Peter L Rosenbaum ◽  
Mary Lane ◽  
Carolyn Gowland ◽  
Charles H Goldsmith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Function Measure

scholarly journals Evaluating functional change using the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale in acute paediatric neurorehabilitation

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
David K Young ◽  
Helen E Starace ◽  
Hannah I Boddy ◽  
Keira MD Connolly ◽  
Kieren J Lock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Functional Change ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Physical Abilities

Background/Aims Childhood acquired brain injury is the leading cause of death and long-term disability among children and young people in the UK. Following a childhood brain injury, function is shown to improve within a specialist neurorehabilitation setting. Little evidence currently exists to demonstrate gross motor functional change within an acute hospital setting. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale is a valid and reliable outcome measure for use within inpatient paediatric neurorehabilitation following brain injury. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate how the gross motor function of paediatric patients with a new acquired brain injury changes during an acute hospital admission. Methods Data were collected for all patients admitted as an inpatient to one acute hospital over a 12-month period. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale was completed at baseline, at least weekly and again at discharge. Views relating to the utility of the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale were sought among physiotherapists using the measure in order to inform acceptability. Results A total of 28 patients were included in this study. A Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed, which showed a highly significant improvement in function as scored on the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale between baseline assessment (median 29.00, interquartile range 25.00–35.50) and discharge (median 85.00, interquartile range 75.00–95.00, Z=-4.624, P<0.001). A total of five patients (17.86%) were referred on for specialist residential neurorehabilitation. A post hoc analysis found that the rate of change of the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale appeared to have an impact on final discharge destination, with slow improvers 18.60 times more likely to require specialist rehabilitation than others. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale was found to be acceptable among physiotherapists using it. Conclusions Children with a new acquired brain injury make significant improvements in gross motor function during a period of acute inpatient neurorehabilitation. Further work should look to refine the measure and gain a full understanding of its clinical utilities.

The Relationship between Aquatic Independence and Gross Motor Function in Children with Neuro-Motor Impairments

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Getz ◽  
Yeshayahu Hutzler ◽  
Adri Vermeer
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Motor Impairments ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlations ◽  
Function Measure

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between motor performance in the aquatic setting as measured by the Aquatic Independence Measure (AIM) to motor performance on land as measured by the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Fourty- nine children with neuro-motor impairments ages 3 to 7 participated in the study. Pearson correlations were applied to determine the relationships between the AIM and the GMFM, PEDI, and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Significant correlations were found between the total AIM and GMFM scores (r = 69, p < .01) and PEDI self-care sub-scale (r = .79, p < .01) as well as the PEDI mobility sub-scale scores (r = .35, p < .05). The water adjustment sub-scale as measured by the AIM showed the strongest relationship to motor performance on land as measured by the GMFM and PEDI in our sample of 49 children.

The gross motor function measure™ is a valid and sensitive outcome measure for spinal muscular atrophy

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 374-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Nelson ◽  
Hollis Owens ◽  
Linda S. Hynan ◽  
Susan T. Iannaccone ◽  
AmSMART Group
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Function Measure

scholarly journals Functional Gains in Children With Spastic Hemiplegia Following a Tendon Achilles Lengthening Using Computerized Adaptive Testing—A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 2329048X1881145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Saleh ◽  
Noémi Dahan-Oliel ◽  
Kathleen Montpetit ◽  
Thierry Benaroch ◽  
Rita Yap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Spastic Hemiplegia ◽  
Function Measure

Purpose: This pilot study evaluated the outcomes of tendon Achilles lengthening in 12 children (mean age: 11.2 years) with spastic hemiplegia. Methods: Cerebral Palsy Computer Adaptive Tests, the timed up-and-go, the Gross Motor Function Measure, the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire, and the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument were administered at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months postsurgery. Results: Significant improvement at the latest follow-up (12-24 months following surgery) was seen in all domains of the Cerebral Palsy Computer Adaptive Test: activity ( P = .017), lower extremity ( P = .005), global ( P = .005), pain ( P = .005), and fatigue ( P = .028), as well as in the Gross Motor Function Measure-standing domain ( P = .02) and the mobility domain of the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument ( P = .04). Conclusion: These findings indicate that the tendon Achilles lengthening improved functional outcome in these children as measured by tests of physical function, walking speed, and activity performance.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of trunk impairment scale in children with spastic diplegia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedasri Dasoju ◽  
Rakesh Krishna Kovela ◽  
Jaya Shanker Tedla ◽  
Devika Rani Sangadala ◽  
Ravi Shankar Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Spastic Diplegia ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Function Measure

AbstractThe Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is a valid and reliable tool to assess trunk impairment in children with heterogeneous cerebral palsy. The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the TIS in assessing children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The sample was a total of 30 subjects (15 = boys, 15 = girls). All subjects underwent an assessment of the sitting component of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 and TIS by rater 1. Rater one observed video recordings within 24 h and scored TIS for intra-rater reliability, while rater two did likewise after 48 h for inter-rater reliability. The mean and standard deviation of the TIS and sitting components of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 were 15.66 ± 4.20 and 52.36 ± 6.26, respectively. We established intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the TIS with Intra Class Correlation Coefficient 0.991 and 0.972, respectively. The concurrent validity of the TIS with the sitting component of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 was good, with an r-value of 0.844 (p < 0.001). This study showed the excellent intra-rater and inter-rater reliability and high concurrent validity of the TIS in assessing children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

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