The Class 7 athlete has spasticity grade 3 to 2 in one half of the body. They walk without assistive devices but often with a limp due to spasticity in the lower limb. Good functional ability in the dominant side of the body. Lower extremities . Hemiplegia with spasticity grade 3 to 2.
Dominant side has better development and good follow-through movement in walking and running.
Athletes with moderate to minimal athetosis do not fit in this class. Upper extremities . Arm and hand control is only affected in the non-dominant side. There is good functional control on the dominant side. In walking, the Class 7 athlete demonstrates a limp on the affected side.