y uziel md msc pediatric rheumatology meir medical center · documentation of the pgals screen...
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pGALS
pediatric Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine
• Screening examination on MSK system in
children
• By Helen Foster- UK
• Evidence based- validated in school age
children
• Take 2 minutes to perform
pGALS
pediatric Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine
• MSK problems in pediatrics are common
• Primary care physicians are the gate keeper
• When to perform pGALS
• When to refer to specialist
• How urgent
3 Screening questions
• 1-Do you (or your child) have any pain or
stiffness in your joints, muscles, or back?
• 2-Do you…difficulty getting dressed without
help?
• 3-Do you… problems going up and down
stairs?