T31

Athletes in this class compete by propelling the wheelchair with their feet. They will usually propel the wheelchair more efficiently with their feet than with their arms.

Quadriplegic - Severe to moderate involvement. Spasticity Grade 4 to 3 with or without athetosis. Included in this Sport Class are severe athetoid quadriplegics with more function in less affected side and no spasticity. Poor functional strength in all extremities and trunk.

Upper Extremities - Hand severe to moderate involvement. Spasticity Grade 3. If the Classification Panel determines that the upper limb function is more appropriate for T33 or higher, then the Athlete does not qualify as Class T31. However Athletes with arm function equivalent to class T32 may choose to propel the chair with their feet. Class T31 Athletes can sometimes ambulate but never run functionally.

Trunk - Static trunk control is fair. Dynamic trunk control is poor as demonstrated by the obligatory use of upper extremities and/or head to assist in returning to the mid-line (upright position).

Lower Extremities - A demonstrable degree of function in one or both lower limbs allowing propulsion of the wheelchair automatically qualifies individual as a Class T31.