GMFCS… WHAT?

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:42:50+08:00 Maybe you have come across the five letters GMFCS, which is often used when talking about cerebral palsy. And maybe you aren’t quite sure what the acronym stands for. We will give you a brief overview here. GMFCS is short for Gross Motor Function Classification System. The system is developed to make it easier to classify gross motor functions for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnosis, and the system helps describe the functional skills in a clear and simple way. The child’s gross motor functions are tested to clarify where on the 5-step scale the functions can be...

EVERYDAY ACTIVITY INCREASES THE BODY AWARENESS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:42:41+08:00 To be active is important for our wellbeing – both physically and mentally. For people sitting in a wheelchair, it can be a challenge to incorporate enough activity into their lives. But there are some good reasons to make an extra effort for it. We have talked to physiotherapist Linnea Møller about why everyday activity can make a big difference for people in wheelchairs. Our bodies are made to be active. It therefore has a big impact on the body, when a person has to sit in a wheelchair most of the day. That means, that it takes extra time and...