Para Alpine Skiing · Sport Class

LW2

Standing

Classcope explanation

Standing class for an impairment of one leg, such as an amputation through or above the ankle. Skis on one ski with two poles or outriggers.

Classcope explanation — navigation support only. The official Sport Class rule is shown separately below.

Sport Class profile

LW2 Unilateral Lower Limb Impairment Impaired Muscle Power: Total score of less than 20 (normal = 40) in one leg on the Oxford Scale Limb Deficiency: Unilateral through ankle amputation (Symes amputation) or above, or Impairments that cause a similar loss of limb Leg Length Difference: 7 cm or more Impaired Passive Range of Movement: Arthrodesis of knee and hip on the same side. Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis: May present with Athetosis or Ataxia. Will present with Babinski, Clonus and/or Brisk/Different reflexes. Spasticity = grade 2-1 on impaired side. And Ambulant without assistive devices, but will present with a limp. Single leg stance on impaired side greater than 3 sec. Able to hop on impaired side, but difficulty remaining on one spot Side step towards impaired side more labored than intact side. Able to heel walk, approx. 2m Technical: Skis with 1 ski, 2 poles/outriggers Lower limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.

Appendix One, 4 (Sport Class Profiles) · page 53-54 ↗

Important

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