Profile 10
A wheelchair user with good use of trunk and arms but unable to use the hips to assist trunk movement.
Profile Group: G2
Functional Description: A wheelchair user with good use of trunk and arms.
Medical Description: Lower limbs affected.
- Unable to use hips to assist trunk movement.
- Does not need assistance with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Can perform most activities from a sitting position with no difficulties.
| Upper Limbs | Trunk | Lower Limbs |
|---|---|---|
| Not affected | Not affected | Severe weakness, spasticity, athetosis or deformity |
Medical diagnoses (example):
Spinal cord injury (Paraplegia), Spina bifida, Cerebral Palsy (Diplegia).
Participation:
Inclusion Spectrum – modified, disability sport, parallel, separate.