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Marilyn Wright

Clinician Consultant

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Biography

Marilyn Wright is a physiotherapist with graduate degrees in Education and Health Research Methodology and diplomas in Health Services/Policy and Clinical Administration. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor with the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. CanChild projects have included work with the Gross Motor Function Measure, the Gross Motor Function Classification System and the Stay-Fit initiatives.  She is an author for the chapter on cerebral palsy in Physical Therapy for Children.

Area of Focus

Physical activity and exercise in children, motion analysis, the Gross Motor Function Measure, pediatric oncology rehabilitation, and the ICF.

Resources

Gross Motor Function Classification System Video

GMFCS Video from CanChild on Vimeo.