Profile 2

Almost no use in four limbs, but can bend elbows. May 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.

  • Able to bend elbows and just about push a manual chair.
  • Will use an electric Powerchair for mobility.
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) required.
  • Assistance required to record etc.
Upper Limbs Trunk Lower Limbs
Triceps Severe deformity or weakness (C5/6) Severe deformity or weakness. Requires a powered chair.
Medical diagnoses (example):

Spinal Cord Injury (Tetraplegia), Cerebral Palsy (Quadriplegia), Muscular dystrophy, Spinal muscular atrophy, Traumatic brain injury.

Participation:

Inclusion Spectrum – modified, disability sport, parallel, separate. Unable to project a ball without assistance.