AMobility Scooter Presents Viable Solutions to Physical
Challenges
A Mobility Scooter can provide the
elderly, disabled, and seriously ill freedom of movement. Mobility is critical to just about every aspect of
everyday living. Having some freedom of movement enhances a person's capability to learn, earn a living and
interact with friends, family and community.
A large percentage of people with mobility
limitations have permanent disabilities. Many people suffer from conditions that make walking an extremely
difficult and painful task including arthritis, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis.
These individuals benefit from a variety of
mobility aids and devices to assist them in lead fulfilling and active lives. The most popular forms of
independently operated mobility equipment are Motorized
Wheelchair's
and Mobility Scooters.
The power mobility provided by electric wheelchairs
has made a dramatic difference in many people's lives. The development of new technology in the industry has made
it possible for people to obtain smaller, more lightweight and maneuverable motorized wheelchair for use inside the
home allowing people to move about in small places and complete their activities of daily living without being
bed-ridden or sent to nursing homes.
In comparison, a Mobility Scooter has either
three or four wheels and steer much like a bicycle, using a set of handlebars and hand operated control mechanisms.
Electric mobility scooters are ideal for indoor and outdoor activities, as they glide smoothly and easily over a
variety of surfaces.
There are even portable electric mobility scooters that will
fit easily in the trunk of a car. Mobility Scooters are reliable, easy to
operate, comfortable, safe and do not have the more obvious medical appearance of a motorized
wheelchair.
Today's electric mobility scooters have three or four wheels, a
steering column-known as a tiller-with handlebars and hand operated control mechanisms and a platform that supports
the seat, battery and the riders feet.
Electric mobility scooters are much less physically strenuous
than a walker or manual wheelchair. Although the rider of a mobility scooter must be physically able to walk a few
steps and have adequate upper body strength and dexterity, they do not require the more substantial amount of
strength and dexterity necessary to operate a walker or manual wheelchair.
The swiveling captain's style seat of a Mobility
Scooter is typically easier than moving the foot supports of a manual or motorized wheelchair. In
addition, Electric mobility scooters are simple to maintain and easily recharged using a standard electrical outlet
and charger.
Physical impairments need not prevent someone from
participating in daily activities as well as special occasions with family and friends.
A Mobility Scooter restores independence
and freedom of mobility to help promote an active lifestyle.