Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01391:clause:1_1:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01391
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1 (pt 1/3)
Character Range: 15512–18911

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     acquired scapular dyskinesis means abnormal position or motion of the scapula, and may be evidenced clinically by winging of the scapula. Scapular dyskinesis occurs with injuries to the long thoracic and spinal accessory nerves ("backpack palsy") and space occupying lesions in the scapulothoracic area.
                                     anatomical narrowing of the subacromial space means an acquired reduction in the space between the coraco-acromial arch and the upper end of the humerus.
Note: Examples of causes of acquired anatomical narrowing of the subacromial space include:

           (a)        malunited fractures of the acromion, clavicle or greater tuberosity;
           (b)       osteophytes or tumours projecting into the subacromial space; and
           (c)        sutures, pins or wires from previous surgery.
                                     dialysis-related amyloidosis means beta2-microglobulin amyloidosis secondary to long-term haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
                                     dyslipidaemia means persistently abnormal blood lipid levels, diagnosed by a medical practitioner and evidenced by:
(a)          a serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol level less than 1.0 mmol/L; or
(b)          a serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol level greater than 4.0 mmol/L; or
(c)          a serum triglyceride level greater than or equal to 2.0 mmol/L; or
(d)          total serum cholesterol level greater than 5.5 mmol/L; or
(e)          the regular administration of drug therapy to normalise blood lipid levels.
                                     forceful activities means tasks requiring the generation of force by the hand or arm:
(a)          equivalent to lifting or carrying loads of more than 3 kilograms; or
(b)          involving lifting or carrying an object greater than 1 kilogram in excess of 10 times per hour.
         Note 1: Use of crutches or other walking aids and hand propulsion of wheelchairs are included among the types of forceful activities that require generation of force by the hand or arm.
         Note 2: Sports that require overhead activities (for example, tennis, swimming, and  volleyball) often involve abduction or flexion of the shoulder by at least 60 degrees.
                                                   injury to the affected shoulder means an injury to the shoulder region that causes the development, within the 24 hours of the injury being sustained, of pain, tenderness, and altered mobility or range of movement of the shoulder joint. In the case of sustained unconsciousness or the masking of pain by analgesic medication, these symptoms and signs must appear on return to consciousness or the withdrawal of the analgesic medication. These symptoms and signs must last for a continuous period of at least 7 days following their onset, save for where medical intervention for the injury to that shoulder has occurred and that medical intervention involves either:
(a)          immobilisation of the shoulder by splinting, or similar external agent;
(b)          injection of corticosteroids or local anaesthetics into that shoulder; or
(c)          surgery to that shoulder.
                                     MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.