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Cerebral palsy
6 calculators · Brooks 2011 by GMFCS level
Here you will find growth calculators for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, stratified by GMFCS level. They are based on the growth charts of Brooks 2011 for 2–20 years, stratified by functional level: the calculator provides percentiles and z-score for weight, height and BMI for levels I to IV and for level V with and without tube feeding. The charts describe how children at the respective functional level actually grow and are not a target for weight. Each calculator states its formula and sources.
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Brooks GMFCS Level I
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, walks without limitation -
Brooks GMFCS Level II
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, walks with limitations -
Brooks GMFCS Level III
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, walks with a hand-held mobility device -
Brooks GMFCS Level IV
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, limited self-mobility, wheelchair -
Brooks GMFCS Level V – without tube feeding
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, transported in a wheelchair, oral feeding -
Brooks GMFCS Level V – with tube feeding
Weight, height and BMI in cerebral palsy, transported in a wheelchair, tube feeding
Frequently asked questions
Which growth charts are available for children with cerebral palsy?
The Brooks GMFCS Level I to V calculators use the Brooks 2011 growth curves (2–20 years) and output percentiles and z-scores for weight, height and BMI. Level V is separated by tube feeding.
Are the Brooks charts a target measure for weight?
No. The Brooks GMFCS calculators describe how children at the respective functional level actually grow. The authors identify weights below the 20th percentile as associated with increased morbidity and mortality.