Profile 28

Both hips impaired causing walking difficulty.

Profile Group: G4

Functional Description: Able to walk – may need a walking aid.

Medical Description: Two lower limbs affected.

  • Both hips cause difficulties with walking.
  • Usually has a waddling gait.
  • Should be independent with activities of daily living (ADL).
Upper Limbs Trunk Lower Limbs
Not affected Not affected Severe to moderate weakness in both hips
Medical diagnoses (example):

Perthes disease, Bilateral dislocation of hips.

Participation:

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