Para Alpine Skiing · Sport Class

LW5/7-2

Standing

Classcope explanation

Standing class for an impairment of both arms equivalent to one arm amputated above the elbow and the other below it; neither hand can hold and use a ski pole. Skis without poles.

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Sport Class profile

LW5/7 Bilateral Upper Limb Impairment LW 5/7-2 Impaired Muscle Power: Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with an above elbow amputation, and below elbow amputation; neither hand is able to hold and use a ski pole Impaired Passive Range of Movement: Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with an above elbow amputation, and below elbow amputation; neither hand is able to hold and use a ski pole Limb Deficiency: One through or above elbow amputation and one below elbow amputation. Bilateral Limb Deficiency, with residual limb lengths equivalent to a one arm above elbow amputation and the other below elbow amputation. Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis: First upper limb: spasticity = grade 3-2 Not able or partially able to perform upper limb co-ordination tests. No functional ability. Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with an above elbow amputation. And; Second upper limb: spasticity = grade 2-1 Impairment noted on upper limb co-ordination tests. Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with a below elbow amputation. Technical: 2 skis, no poles Upper limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.

Appendix One, 4 (Sport Class Profiles) · page 56 ↗

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