Profile 1p

Almost no use in four limbs. Need to use a power wheelchair, or a manual wheelchair.

Profile Group: G1

Functional Description: Almost no use in four limbs.

Medical Description: All four limbs and trunk affected.

  • Need to use an electric (power) chair for mobility.
  • Assistance with activities for daily living (ADL) will be required.
  • Communication difficulties.
  • May have difficulty in holding head in the upright position.
Upper Limbs Trunk Lower Limbs
Severe deformity or weakness. Severe deformity or weakness. Severe deformity or weakness. Requires a powered chair
Medical diagnoses (example):

Muscular Dystrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Participation:

Inclusion Spectrum – modified, disability sport, parallel, separate.