The Observational Gait Scale Can Help Determine the GMFCS Level in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Karina A. Zapata; Charter L. Rushing; Mauricio R. Delgado; Chanhee Jo

doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000851

The Observational Gait Scale Can Help Determine the GMFCS Level in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Karina A. Zapata, Charter L. Rushing, Mauricio R. Delgado, Chanhee Jo

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Purpose: To evaluate the association between the Observational Gait Scale (OGS) and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) in walking children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: The charts of 512 children with CP GMFCS levels I to IV were reviewed for the OGS score and GMFCS level at their initial visit. Results: The OGS score decreased with increasing GMFCS levels. The average OGS for GMFCS level I was 13.1 (2.8), level II was 11.3 (2.7), level III was 7.7 (2.7), and level IV was 6.1 (2.0). A significant negative relationship was seen between the OGS and the GMFCS. In particular, each GMFCS level was different across all levels in a pairwise comparison. In addition, multivariate modeling analysis confirmed that the association between the OGS and the GMFCS was still valid, after adjusting for age and gender. Conclusions: The OGS is a quick tool to rate gait and help confirm a child’s GMFCS level.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	23-26
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pediatric Physical Therapy
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000851
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

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CP
Gross motor function classification system
OGS

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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