Re: paralympian prosthesis
Randall Alley
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Collection
Title:
Re: paralympian prosthesis
Creator:
Randall Alley
Date:
1/5/2006
Text:
Jacqueline:
From the paralympic website.
Paralympic Cycling is not an adapted sport and the technical regulations of
the International Cycling Union (UCI) are used at all IPC Cycling
competitions. There are specific IPC Cycling rules that allow for
adaptations to cycles and equipment as necessary, for reasons of safety.
Cycling for riders with a disability is governed by the IPC through the
International Paralympic Cycling Committee.
I have included the rules from the UCI website below.
In 16.15.004, it is noted that prostheses are allowed but rigid prosthetic
adaptations mounted to the cycle are not allowed. I would suspect they are
nervous about the components within the arm. Even though it is not fixed to
the cycle (correct?) they probably consider any metal components or rigid
structures to be unsafe in a fall.
You will note that prostheses are allowed, but they must be approved by the
IPC technical delegate prior to the event. I would suggest contacting such a
person via the website.
All cycles used in IPC championships and IPC sanctioned, or approved races
have to meet the current
requirements of the UCI EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS, (Part I, Chapter III). For
morphological, or disability
reasons, exceptions may be permitted, but the principle of the UCI
regulations for cycles must
be followed. For example: A handlebar adaptation is allowed for athletes
with upper limb disabilities,
if the athlete needs the adaptation to operate gear and brake levers, there
is no unfair aerodynamic
advantage and safety is not compromised.
16.15.002 All disability adaptations to any cycle must be approved by the
IPC technical delegate (TD) of the
event before the commencement of competition. Approved adaptations shall be
noted on the IPC
functional classification card of the rider.
16.15.003 The IPC, the UCI, or competition officials shall not be liable for
any consequences deriving from the
choice of equipment and/or any adaptations used by license-holders, nor for
any defects it may
have, or its non-compliance.
16.15.004 Artificial handgrips and prosthesis are allowed on upper disabled
limbs, but not fixed to the cycle.
For reasons of safety in the event of a fall, rigid prosthetic adaptations,
mounted or fixed on parts of
the cycle, are not allowed.
Except for handcycles, a cyclist's position shall be supported solely by the
pedals, the saddle and the
handlebar.
16.15.005 Classes LC 3 and LC 4 athletes with above knee amputation may use
a support for the thigh only if,
for safety reasons, there is no fixation of the thigh to the bicycle. This
means, that the support may
be a half tube attached to the cycle, with a closed base and maximum of 10
cm closed side at the
base, but no thigh fixing devices are permitted.
16.15.006 Road bicycles, tandems, tricycles and handcycles must have two
independent braking systems.
Bicycles and tandems must have an independent brake on each wheel, but the
brakes on tricycles
and handcycles may be fitted to the most appropriate wheel(s).
If you need some help with a semi-flexible design, let me know. I am happy
to help in any way I can. Just email me at <Email Address Redacted>
Randall D. Alley, BSc, CP, CFT, FAAOP
CEO, biodesigns, inc.
Chair, Upper Limb Prosthetic Society
P 310.291.4543
F 805.552.0705
<Email Address Redacted>
www.biodesigns.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Jacqueline Schmit
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:32 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] paralympian prosthesis
I had a request today from a physical therapist about a prosthesis for one
of his patients. She currently uses an above elbow one (style not known
because I haven't met her yet...) and she's trying to get into the cycling
event for the paralympics. She was told her current prosthesis doesn't meet
their criteria - any idea where we could find out more information about
what is acceptable/usable in competition? I looked on the international
paralympics website but it wasn't very helpful. Thanks.
Jacqueline Schmit, CP
Certified Prosthetist
From the paralympic website.
Paralympic Cycling is not an adapted sport and the technical regulations of
the International Cycling Union (UCI) are used at all IPC Cycling
competitions. There are specific IPC Cycling rules that allow for
adaptations to cycles and equipment as necessary, for reasons of safety.
Cycling for riders with a disability is governed by the IPC through the
International Paralympic Cycling Committee.
I have included the rules from the UCI website below.
In 16.15.004, it is noted that prostheses are allowed but rigid prosthetic
adaptations mounted to the cycle are not allowed. I would suspect they are
nervous about the components within the arm. Even though it is not fixed to
the cycle (correct?) they probably consider any metal components or rigid
structures to be unsafe in a fall.
You will note that prostheses are allowed, but they must be approved by the
IPC technical delegate prior to the event. I would suggest contacting such a
person via the website.
All cycles used in IPC championships and IPC sanctioned, or approved races
have to meet the current
requirements of the UCI EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS, (Part I, Chapter III). For
morphological, or disability
reasons, exceptions may be permitted, but the principle of the UCI
regulations for cycles must
be followed. For example: A handlebar adaptation is allowed for athletes
with upper limb disabilities,
if the athlete needs the adaptation to operate gear and brake levers, there
is no unfair aerodynamic
advantage and safety is not compromised.
16.15.002 All disability adaptations to any cycle must be approved by the
IPC technical delegate (TD) of the
event before the commencement of competition. Approved adaptations shall be
noted on the IPC
functional classification card of the rider.
16.15.003 The IPC, the UCI, or competition officials shall not be liable for
any consequences deriving from the
choice of equipment and/or any adaptations used by license-holders, nor for
any defects it may
have, or its non-compliance.
16.15.004 Artificial handgrips and prosthesis are allowed on upper disabled
limbs, but not fixed to the cycle.
For reasons of safety in the event of a fall, rigid prosthetic adaptations,
mounted or fixed on parts of
the cycle, are not allowed.
Except for handcycles, a cyclist's position shall be supported solely by the
pedals, the saddle and the
handlebar.
16.15.005 Classes LC 3 and LC 4 athletes with above knee amputation may use
a support for the thigh only if,
for safety reasons, there is no fixation of the thigh to the bicycle. This
means, that the support may
be a half tube attached to the cycle, with a closed base and maximum of 10
cm closed side at the
base, but no thigh fixing devices are permitted.
16.15.006 Road bicycles, tandems, tricycles and handcycles must have two
independent braking systems.
Bicycles and tandems must have an independent brake on each wheel, but the
brakes on tricycles
and handcycles may be fitted to the most appropriate wheel(s).
If you need some help with a semi-flexible design, let me know. I am happy
to help in any way I can. Just email me at <Email Address Redacted>
Randall D. Alley, BSc, CP, CFT, FAAOP
CEO, biodesigns, inc.
Chair, Upper Limb Prosthetic Society
P 310.291.4543
F 805.552.0705
<Email Address Redacted>
www.biodesigns.com
The information contained in this email message is PRIVILEGED and
CONFIDENTIAL information, intended only for the individual(s) named above.
You are hereby notified that any use, review, dissemination, distribution,
or copying of this document is prohibited. If you have received this email
in error, please notify us immediately by email or telephone and destroy the
original message. Thank you!
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Jacqueline Schmit
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:32 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] paralympian prosthesis
I had a request today from a physical therapist about a prosthesis for one
of his patients. She currently uses an above elbow one (style not known
because I haven't met her yet...) and she's trying to get into the cycling
event for the paralympics. She was told her current prosthesis doesn't meet
their criteria - any idea where we could find out more information about
what is acceptable/usable in competition? I looked on the international
paralympics website but it wasn't very helpful. Thanks.
Jacqueline Schmit, CP
Certified Prosthetist
Citation
Randall Alley, “Re: paralympian prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/226032.
