LW1

LW1 Bilateral Lower Limb Impairment Impaired Muscle Power: Total score of less than 35 (normal = 80) in both legs on the Oxford Scale Limb Deficiency: Bilateral through or above knee amputation, or one through or above knee and one through or above ankle (Symes amputation) or Impairments that cause a similar loss of limb Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis: Both lower limbs affected Athetosis must be observable with involuntary movement of both limbs Ataxia must be observed in both lower limbs during voluntary movements. Hypertonicity will be present with Babinski, Clonus and/or Brisk/Different reflexes bilaterally= grade 3-2 bilaterally And Requires a gait aid for ambulation and/or walking will be labored. Trunk sways to lead lower extremity movement. Running not possible Single leg stance less than 3 sec Poor balance Unable to hop Unable to perform advanced balance and co-ordination skills (grapevine, jump and turn, heel-shin) Technical: Skis with 2 skis, 2 outriggers, the skis may be tied together. Lower limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.