GMFM (Gross Motor Function Measure)

Question 1

Purpose- GMFM

Answer 1

Standardized, criterion referenced test of gross motor function

Question 2

Domains - GMFM

Answer 2

*Activity limitations

Lying and Rolling
Sitting
Crawling and kneeling
Standing
Walking, Running, and Jumping

Question 3

Populations - GMFM

Answer 3

5 mo - 16 years

CP
Down syndrome

Question 4

Advantages

Answer 4

*Establishes baseline gross motor ability across the 5 domains

Limited equipment needed

Able to verbally explain and physically demonstrate tasks to children in a

Specified way they can understand

Question 5

Disadvantages - GMFM

Answer 5

Time consuming to administer

Fatiguing on the child

*Does NOT tell us specifically why the child is having problems