Neuro and MSK Management Flashcards
what age group is MACS for?
4-18 yo
how is MACS performed?
ask someone who knows the child and how the child typically performs
MACS I
handles objects easily and successfully
MACS II
handles most objects but with somewhat reduced quality and/or speed of achievement
MACS III
handles objects with difficulty
needs help to prepare and/or modify activities
MACS IV
handles a limited selection of easily managed objects in adapted situations
MACS V
does not handle objects and has severely limited ability to perform even simple actions
what is the purpose of the FMS?
describe functional mobility in children 4-18 yo with CP
how is mobility described in the FMS?
over 3 distinct distances: home (5m), school (50m), in wider community (500m)
FMS 6
independent on all surfaces
FMS 5
independent on level surfaces
requires rail for stairs
FMS 4
uses 1 or 2 sticks
FMS 3
uses crutches
FMS 2
uses walker or frame
FMS 1
uses WC
when is a C or N used for FMS?
C - crawling
N - does not apply (can’t complete full distance)
what is the gold standard for classifying CP?
GMFM
what type of assessment is GMFM?
criterion referenced
observational assessment
what diagnoses is GMFM validated for?
CP
down syndrome
GMFM 88 vs 66
88: 5mo - 16 yo
66: 5-16 yo
what 5 dimensions does the GMFM include?
lying and rolling
sitting
crawling and kneeling
standing
walking, running, jumping
GMFM Score:
0
1
2
3
0: does not initiate task
1: initiates task
2: partially completes task
3: completes task
which GMFM should be used for down syndrome?
88
what other diagnoses could GMFM be used for?
TBI
spinal muscular atrophy
osteogenesis imperfecta
hereditary spastic paresis
acute lymphoblastic leukemia