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).

Medical diagnoses (example):

Muscular dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Dysmelia), Spinal cord injury (Tetraplegia).

Participation:

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