H5

Athletes classified in Hand-cycle classes H1- 4 compete using an arm powered or arm trunk power handcycle where a recumbent position is mandatory. Athletes classified in the Handcycle class H5 compete from a kneeling/sitting position.

Athletes who can use the kneeling/sitting position must use this position.

Impaired Muscle Power - Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th11 or below; - Normal abdominal strength, and normal trunk extension strength (e.g. normal trunk control);

Limb Deficiency - Athletes who meet the Minimum Impairment Criteria for lower limb deficiency;

Hypertonia - Asymmetric or symmetrical bilateral involvement, lower limbs affected and upper limbs normal or near normal; - Unilateral moderate/severe involvement; at least grade 2 spasticity in the lower limb and grade 0-1 spasticity in the upper limb; - Mild/normal trunk involvement; - Hypertonia on activity;

Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia - Asymmetric or symmetrical bilateral involvement, mild - moderate; - Unilateral Involvement, mild - moderate; - Mild/normal trunk involvement;