F35

Diplegic - moderate involvement: This Athlete may require the use of assistive devices in walking but not necessarily when standing. A shift of centre of gravity may lead to loss of balance. A Triplegic may appear in this Class.

Upper extremities - this is an area where variation occurs. Some moderate to minimal limitation in upper extremities can often be seen particularly when throwing, but strength is within normal limits. Hand function - normal cylindrical/spherical, opposition and prehensile grasp and release in the less impaired hand is seen in all sports.

Lower extremities - spasticity Grade 3 to 2: Involvement of one or both legs which may require assistive devices for walking. A Class F35 Athlete must have sufficient function to run.

When throwing the major problem is dynamic balance and function when standing in sport with or without assistive devices. Class F35 Athletes may use a run up in field Events.

Some Athletes may have a lower extremity profile consistent with this class but be relatively more severely impaired in their upper limbs. In this circumstance the Classification Panel must consider Section 4.3.2.