Basic reciprocal leg movements possible but these do not make a positive kick for propulsion. The Class 7 athlete is ambulatory with hemiplegia. The individual has Spasticity Grade 2 to 3 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 dominant side of the body.
Dominant side has better development and good follow-through movement in walking and running.
Moderate to minimal athetoids do not fit into this class. There is good functional control on the dominant side. Noticeable asymmetry of stroke function. Swimmers exhibit hemiplegic spasticity signs and are unlikely to be capable of symmetrical breast stroke. Very slightly affected hemiplegics could be classified into Class 8.