Mobility issues for the disabled? Fret no more
March 19th, 2009Electric wheelchairs are here to aid people with mobility problems and to help them move around easily. They are specially designed for disabled people to enable easy mobility.
Electric wheelchairs are meant for those who cannot move a wheelchair manually. Electric wheel chairs can be driven in multiple ways.
Electric wheelchairs are electronically propelled wheelchairs. They are powered by motors and batteries and can be propelled in various ways. They are safe, affordable and long lasting. They can be used indoors and outdoors and are available in different models in the market.
An electric wheelchair comes with an inbuilt motor which makes the wheelchair movable. This is one reason why electric wheelchairs are a lot heavier compared to manual wheelchairs. Electric wheelchairs can turn 360 degrees and are easily manoeuvrable. They demand more maintenance than regular wheelchairs, but to add to their strength and durability, advanced technology like pneumatic wheels, hydraulic systems and spring suspensions are used.
There are three types of electric wheelchairs: Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and mid-wheel drive.
The dimensions of the backrest of the chair, the design, the upholstery, tyre-type and weight are some important considerations before buying a wheelchair.
Electric wheelchair makes life easy for those with limited mobility or no mobility at all.