Profile 25

Very short stature (at least 12 inches (30.5cm) shorter than average.

Profile Group: G5

Functional Description: Very short stature.

Medical Description: All four limbs and trunk reduced in stature.

  • Extreme shortness of limbs.
  • May have some difficulties in performing some activities of daily living (ADL).
Medical diagnoses (example):

Achondroplasia (dwarfism).

Participation:

Inclusion Spectrum – modified, disability sport, parallel, separate. Contact DSAUK for more information.