LW4
Standing
Classcope explanation
Standing class for an impairment of one leg, skiing on two skis with two poles.
Eligible Impairments
Sport Class profile
LW4 Unilateral Lower Limb Impairment Impaired Muscle Power: Total score of 30 or less (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 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 2 skis, 2 poles Lower limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.
Appendix One, 4 (Sport Class Profiles) · page 55 ↗Important
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