A child with a leg length discrepancy requires a prosthesis or Extension-prosthesis to participate in home, school, and community activities. Typically, the functional status evaluation of children with leg length discrepancy includes physical examination (e.g., range of motion and manual muscle testing) and observational assessment of functional capabilities such as transitioning from sitting to standing, maintaining standing balance, or hopping on one leg. Additionally, clinicians may enhance their evaluation using functional assessment tools or mobility and balance performance-based measures. Nevertheless, these assessments for the pediatric/adolescent population are not specifically designed to assess the unique age-specific functional challenges children with leg length discrepancies face. The Children’s Amputee Mobility Predictor (CAMP) is a new functional assessment developed specifically to assess the functional capacity of children with leg length discrepancy requiring a prosthesis or Extension-prosthesis. The CAMP assessment aims to provide sustainable rehabilitation by equipping clinicians with the skills to accurately evaluate the functional challenges of children with leg length discrepancies, ensuring they achieve long-term mobility and participation in daily activities. The purpose of this instructional course is to present the 26 tasks of the CAMP assessment, provide instructions and guidance on administering and scoring each task, and explain how to calculate the total score. Additionally, attendees will participate in an interactive session scoring the CAMP while observing patient videos.
Statement of the objective / learning objectives
1) Learn how to administer and score the CAMP assessment.
2) Learn how to calculate CAMP’s total score.
3) Use CAMP assessment to evaluate the functional capacity of children and adolescents with leg length discrepancy
