LW3

LW3 Bilateral Lower Limb Impairment Impaired Muscle Power: Total score of less than 60 (normal = 80) in both legs on the Oxford Scale Limb Deficiency: Bilateral through ankle amputation (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 present with Babinski, Clonus and/or Brisk/Different reflexes bilaterally and spasticity = grade 2- 1 bilaterally And Does not use aids for ambulation Able to run, but will demonstrate difficulty with sudden change in direction. Single leg stance greater than 3 sec. Able to hop, but difficulty remaining on one spot Impaired performance of advanced balance and co- ordination skills (grapevine, jump and turn, heel-shin) Technical: Skis with 2 skis, 2 poles/outriggers Lower limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.