Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Power Wheelchair Is Popular



There are many people in this world who face extremities of disabilities physically. Some of these are restricted from free style walking and depend on something else for movement from one place to the other. For people who have weak upper body strength or for those who are going through some injury or illness i.e., for all those who require some sort of assistance in movement from place to place these wheel chairs are designed. 

The wheelchair power supports the person to be mobile and move about freely in motorized wheel chairs which are available in various sizes, colors, designs and features. For a walker with wheel i.e., a person who can just move on wheel chair, it is just a boon. It makes them self- dependent in moving both inside the house as well as outside.

Some of these power wheel chairs unlike the traditional cross-brace frame cannot be disassembled or folded because of components such as the battery.

Some of the things that incite a person to choose these motorized power wheel chairs are-

•    There are certain spots where one needs more flexible mobility like in schools, colleges, mall, church etc. Without the use of these specially designed wheel chairs, it can be frustrating.

•    It’s quite easy to operate with the help of a programmable joystick which enables maneuvering with one hand. This joystick allows movement just like a car i.e., directions, brakes, horns, accelerator, etc.

•    These are available in capacities ranging from 125 pounds to around 750 pounds to cater to different weighted people.

•    People can also get these wheel chairs customized according to the various different physical requirements of the person.

•    One can also enjoy going on the terrain, uphill, downhill anywhere without any power or force issue with the help of these powered wheel chairs.

•    These are available with many tire and power base options from which any one can be chosen that helps in making life easier in terms of mobility.

•    There are many comfortable choices in respect of seats on these power chairs. The seats can be tilted, reclined or elevated according to needs. A few of these are installed with power stand feature.

•    In terms of movement it allows all- center, front and rear wheel drive.

•    The footrest and armrest can also be suitably selected according to comfort.

•    The size of the battery i.e., the capacity of battery will depend on speed, power and stand- requirements.

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