IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Theory Session Overview l Welcome & Introduction l Classifier Eligibility & Pathway l Principles of Classification l IWRF Classification System l Athlete Eligibility l The Bench Test l Functional Skills Tests l Class Profiles l Trunk Test l Hand Function Test l Protests

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IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Physicians & Other Individuals with formal training and experience in neuromuscular evaluation of persons with disabilities l Knowledge of wheelchair rugby and willingness to learn l Competent in Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) l Skilled in Observation of Functional Movement and Compensations Classifier Eligibility

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Classifier Pathway l Contact hours with the sport l Annual logbook submitted to Zonal Classification President l IWRF Funded from Level II up Level I National Attend basic workshop Level II Zonal or International Minimum 1 year experience Perform complete bench test Level III International Minimum 2 years experience Experience as Head Classifier Level IV International Teach advanced workshop Ongoing leadership skills/activities

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop An efficient classification system must; l Enable fair and equitable competition l Give each athlete with a disability an equal opportunity to compete at all levels l Only measure functional limitations caused by the physical disability l Be as simple as possible so that it can be used in a consistent way in every participating country l Be sport specific Principles of Classification

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop The following should NOT under any circumstances affect an athlete's class in any sport; l Sporting Skills or Natural Talent l Genetic Superiority or Inferiority l Body Size or Type, i.e. height, strength, length of arms etc. l Gender l Training Effect l Use of Strapping that Provides Stability and Allows Enhanced Techniques/Performance Principles of Classification

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Functionally based classification system established in 1991 l Evolved from 3 classes to 7 classes l Comprised of: –Manual Muscle Test –Functional Skills –Observation on Court l Left Arm + Right Arm / 2 + Trunk Value = Class l N = New, T = Temporary, R = Review, P = Permanent IWRF Classification System

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Spinal Cord Injury l Amputation l Polio & Post Polio Syndrome l Neuromuscular Conditions l Cerebral Palsy l Les Autres (Others) Who Can Play ? Ine Athlete Ineligibility l Combination of UE & Trunk Scores Greater 3.5 l No Hand Disability - MMT Grades 4-5

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Shoulders –Deltoids –Serratus anterior –Pectoralis (Sternal & Clavicular) –Latissimus dorsi l Arms –Biceps –Triceps –Rotators (External & Internal) The Bench Test l Hands –Wrists –Fingers –Thumb l Trunk –Forward Flexion/Extension –Rotation

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Chair Skills –Forwards & Backwards –Sprinting –Turning –Figure of 8s l Ball Skills –Passing –One Handed Pass –Pop Pass –Dribbling –Rimming l Picking l One on One Play Functional Skills Tests

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Low Pointers: l Mid Pointers: l High Pointers: Class Profiles

l No Triceps l Proximal Weakness l Abducted elbows l Slow acceleration & chair speed l ‘Head bob’ when pushing l No Chest Pass l Rarely used as a ball carrier l Used as a ‘Blocker’ 0.5 Class

l Limited Triceps l Stronger Proximally l Longer wheel contact when pushing with elbows in closer l Better turning ability l Less of a ‘head bob’ when pushing l No/ very weak chest pass l Sometimes used as a ball carrier/in-bounder 1.0 Class

l Bilateral Triceps 3+ to 4- Or Asymmetrical upper extremities l Good acceleration l Good chair turning ability l Strong when picking l Fair chest pass l Sometimes used as a ball carrier/in bounder 1.5 Class

l Triceps 4-5 l Balanced wrist flexion/extension 4-5 l No/little hand function l Excellent chair skills l Good chest pass l Poor one handed pass l Strong when picking l Some ball security l Used as a ball carrier/receiver 2.0 Class

l Either have 2.0 arms bilaterally trunk l Or bilateral balanced finger flexion/extension without true grasp-release l Excellent chair skills l Strong chest pass l OK one handed pass (lacks accuracy & consistency) l OK ball security l Used as a ball carrier 2.5 Class

l Functional grasp & release l No/limited Intrinsic hand function l Limited thumb function l Excellent chair skills l Strong chest pass l Good one handed pass l Good dribbling l Good ball security & control l Used as No.1/No.2 ball carrier 3.0 Class

l Excellent chair skills l Excellent passing skills l Excellent ball security l Usually has some trunk l Used as No.1 ball carrier 3.5 Class

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop The Difference between… & 2.5

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Hand with and without function

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Player with and without trunk function

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop 0.5, 2.0, 2.5 & 3.0

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop 3.0 & 3.5

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop 2.0

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Two tests used to determine function of the trunk The Trunk Tests l 1 pt Forward flexion & extension AND rotation l 0.5 pt Either forward flexion & extension OR rotation l 0 ptsNo trunk function

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Trunk Tests

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l Used to determine function in 3.0+ hands l Used in conjunction with complete MMT of hands l 9 functional tests l Specific relevance to function on court l Score of pts = 3.0 hand l Score of pts = 4.0 hand The Hand Function Tests

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Test 1 Observation of hands l 1 No wasting, hand arches maintained l 0.5 Partial wasting l 0Severe wasting, absent intrinsic function

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l 1 Able to do with all four digits, good resistance & quality of movement l 0.5 Able to do with only a few digits (1 or 2) l 0Unable to perform Test 5 Making ‘O’s with each digit and thumb

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l 1 Able to assume position and pick up l 0.5 Can assume position but can’t pick up coins without substitution l 0Unable to perform Test 6 Put coins on table and get athlete to pick them up

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l 1 Able to perform with good quality and with resistance l 0.5 May assume position but unable to perform with resistance l 0Unable to assume position Test 7 Place a piece of paper between the athletes fingers. Apply resistance to paper.

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop l 1 Pure movement with evidence of hand arches l 0.5 Partial movement or unable due to lack of sensation l 0Flat hand, no evidence of ability Test 8 Hold the ball overhead and bring onto fingertips

IWRF IWRF Classification Workshop Classification Protest l Why is it necessary? l Who can protest and how? l Who may be protested and when? l Who is on classification protest panel?

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