Para Alpine Skiing · Sport Class

LW5/7-3

Standing

Classcope explanation

Standing class for an impairment of both arms equivalent to amputation below both elbows; neither hand can hold and use a ski pole. Skis without poles.

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

Sport Class profile

LW5/7 Bilateral Upper Limb Impairment LW 5/7-3 Impaired Muscle Power: Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with bilateral below elbow amputations 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 bilateral below elbow amputations Neither hand is able to hold and use a ski pole Limb Deficiency: Bilateral below elbow amputation. Bilateral Limb Deficiency, with residual limb lengths equivalent to below elbow limb amputations. Residual limbs unable to hold and use a ski pole Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis: Spasticity = grade 2-1 bilaterally Impairment noted on upper limb co-ordination tests bilaterally Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with bilateral below elbow amputations 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 56-57 ↗

Important

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