Why You May Want a Power Wheelchair

Wheelchairs are for those people who cannot move by themselves. In later days, The simple initial device is motorized and improved to enable handicapped people to perform more tasks. There are two basic Types of Wheelchairs: the manual wheelchair and the electric wheelchair or Motorized Wheelchair. Some lead wheelchair producers are Invacare and Whirlwind Wheelchair International.

What Is an Electric Wheelchair?

An electric wheelchair (or a power wheelchair) is a chair that uses electric power to move the wheels. People who don't have enough strength to move their arms use a wheelchair as an aid to commute. These motorized wheelchairs use batteries to recharge regularly.

Types of Power Wheelchairs

The Folding, Lightweight Power Wheelchair

These power wheelchairs have a pretty similar design to manual wheelchairs, but they have two motors and rechargeable batteries. They are folding wheelchairs made for indoor use with small wheels in front. They can control the wheelchair by using a small joystick. Patients are suffering from Quadriplegics, who cannot move their hands, may use a particular device for breath or mouth control.

The advantage of lightweight foldable wheelchairs is that they are easy to use in small spaces. However, it is not very safe to use them outdoors.

The Lightweight Power-Assisted Wheelchair

Most of the time, these wheelchairs function the same way as manual wheelchairs. This model of electric wheelchair is ideal for a quadriplegic or paraplegic person, who needs to use

his arms for the benefit of physical exercise. The users use the electricity when they get tired or want to climb inclines.

The Non-Folding, Stand-Up Power Wheelchair

This model of an electric wheelchair holds a special role in assisting people who cannot stand up when they have a face-to-face conversation with someone standing up or for some household chores. They do not have casters so they are more difficult to use in small spaces. Users should use the Standing-up function only on perfectly flat surfaces.

The Outdoor Power Wheelchair

This motorable wheelchair has been designed a long time ago, mostly for being used in rural areas. It weighs up to 500 pounds. Therefore, it is very unsuitable for being used in the apartment. Nevertheless, it is very efficient outdoors and can also be used in public buildings, hotels, or hospitals.

The Indoor Stair-Climbing Power Wheelchair

This motorable wheelchair is built to be used in apartments and public buildings. Apart from the basic Electric Wheelchair functions, it also has a stair-climbing facility.

The Combined Indoor-Outdoor Power Wheelchair

This type of power wheelchair tries to mix the characteristics of indoor and outdoor wheelchairs to reduce costs and storage space. However, these portable wheelchairs got lots of safety limitations and, several functionalities got poor performance.

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