Para Alpine Skiing · Sport Class

LW6/8-2

Standing

Classcope explanation

Standing class for an impairment of one arm equivalent to amputation below the elbow. Skis on two skis with one pole.

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

Sport Class profile

LW6/8 Unilateral Upper Limb Impairment LW 6/8-2 Impaired Muscle Power: Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with a unilateral below elbow amputation. Impaired Passive Range of Movement: Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with a unilateral below elbow amputation Limb Deficiency: Unilateral below elbow amputation Unilateral Limb Deficiency, with residual limb length equivalent to unilateral through the elbow amputation. Residual limb is unable to hold and use a ski pole. Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis: Spasticity = grade 2-1 on impaired side Impairment noted on upper limb co-ordination tests compared to non-affected side. Equivalent activity limitation to that of an Athlete with a unilateral below elbow amputation Technical: 2 skis, 1 pole Upper limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.

Appendix One, 4 (Sport Class Profiles) · page 57-58 ↗

Important

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