Profile 3
Wheelchair user with very poor balance and inability to grip and release objects.
Profile Group: G1
Functional Description: Wheelchair user with very 3 poor trunk control – poor balance.
Medical Description: All four limbs and trunk affected.
- Unable to grip and release objects.
- Can propel manual wheelchair.
- May use a power chair for mobility.
- Needs some assistance with activities of daily living (ADL).
| Upper Limbs | Trunk | Lower Limbs |
|---|---|---|
| Severely impaired | Moderate deformity or weakness (C6/7) | Powered chair |
Medical diagnoses (example):
Muscular dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Dysmelia), Spinal cord injury (Tetraplegia).
Participation:
Inclusion Spectrum – modified, parallel, disability sport, separate.