Profile 9
A wheelchair user with good use in arms, but with poor trunk control.
Profile Group: G2
Functional Description: A wheelchair user.
Medical Description: Lower limbs and trunk affected. Unable to balance when sitting unsupported.
- Good use in arms.
- Poor trunk control causing instability in sitting.
- Some assistance required in activities of daily living (ADL).
| Upper Limbs | Trunk | Lower Limbs |
|---|---|---|
| Not affected | Severe weakness, spasticity athetosis or deformity | Severe spasticity, athetosis or deformity |
Medical diagnoses (example):
Spinal cord injury (Paraplegia).
Participation:
Inclusion Spectrum – modified, disability sport, parallel, separate.