GMFCS Level II is described as which description?

GMFCS Level II is described as which description?

• A. Walks with limitations on uneven surfaces or long distances.
• B. Walks without limitations, minor difficulty in advanced gross motor skills.
• C. Walks with hand-held device, uses wheelchair for long distances.
• D. Limited self-mobility; transported or uses powered mobility.

Answer: (A)

GMFCS is a system that classifies gross motor function in cerebral palsy by how well a person can walk and move around. Level II describes someone who can walk but with limitations. They typically walk in most settings, but face greater difficulty with longer distances or on uneven surfaces, stairs, or in crowded environments. In other words, walking is still their main mode of mobility, but it’s not without challenges, especially in less forgiving conditions. The other descriptions correspond to different levels: no limitations in walking is Level I; using a hand-held device with long-distance wheelchair use fits Level III; and limited self-mobility with powered mobility or transportation fits Level IV/V.

GMFCS is a system that classifies gross motor function in cerebral palsy by how well a person can walk and move around. Level II describes someone who can walk but with limitations. They typically walk in most settings, but face greater difficulty with longer distances or on uneven surfaces, stairs, or in crowded environments. In other words, walking is still their main mode of mobility, but it’s not without challenges, especially in less forgiving conditions. The other descriptions correspond to different levels: no limitations in walking is Level I; using a hand-held device with long-distance wheelchair use fits Level III; and limited self-mobility with powered mobility or transportation fits Level IV/V.