LW9-1

LW9 Ipsilateral or Contralateral Upper Limb and Lower Limb Impairment LW 9-1 Impaired Muscle Power: Lower limb: Total score of less than 20 (normal = 40) in one leg on the Oxford Scale Upper limb: Equivalent activity limitation to that of either an Athlete with unilateral above elbow, or below elbow amputation. Limb Deficiency: Lower limb: Above knee amputation or Impairments that cause a similar loss of limb Upper limb: Unilateral above or below elbow amputation Unilateral Limb Deficiency, with residual limb length equivalent to either unilateral above or elbow amputation. Hypertonia, Ataxia, Athetosis (hemiplegic involvement): Lower limb: May present with Athetosis or Ataxia Will present with Babinski, Clonus and/or Brisk/Different reflexes Spasticity = grade 3-2 on impaired side Ambulant without assistive devices, but will present with a limp. Unable to hop on impaired side. Unable to side step towards impaired side Single leg stance less than 3 sec on impaired side. Unable to heel walk. Upper limb: Spasticity = grade 3-2 on impaired side Impairment noted on upper limb co-ordination tests compared to non-affected side. Equivalent activity limitation to either above or below elbow amputation. Technical: 2 skis, 1 pole or outrigger, or 1 ski and 2 outriggers. Upper and lower limb prosthesis or orthosis must comply with the FIS Para Snow Sports Equipment Specifications.