Severe limitation in functional range of movement or severe athetosis are the major factor in all sports. Reduced throwing motion with poor follow-through is evident. Opposition of thumb and one finger may be possible allowing athlete to grip. Determined purely on the lack of independent means of manual self-propulsion other than being pushed or using an electric wheelchair. Manual propulsion if possible is non-functional.
Problems arise when someone in an electric wheelchair has more functional abilit in arms and hands.
In this case, arm and hand function are the determining factor in evaluation and the athlete may be Class 2. Determined clearly by the very poor hand function to handle club, shot, or discus, in conjunction with throwing motion. A person could have somewhat adequate hand function statically, but may have less function when throwing due to athetoid involvement. Although function may improve or deteriorate in water, evaluation of very poorly coordinated technique cycles or the arm, hand and leg function for propulsion should make this class clear. Class CP2 Description .