Do you find yourself getting out less and less? It may be something you have already given some though to, but if not a battery mobility scooter may be just the thing for you. These feature a comfortable and supportive seat fixed over the two rear wheels. Handlebars are at the front and there is usually a level are in between for your feet and bags. Most models have a seat that turns outwards making mounting and dismounting a bit easier with reduced mobility in your hips.
They generally have all the controls you will need, mounted on the steering column. These may include a control to toggle between forward and reverse and another to alter the speed. These may be in the form of a switch, a lever, or even motor-sport style paddles! Electric models far outnumber petrol-powered models these days, given the efficiency and economy offered by electric motors. They are also, of course, much kinder on the environment.
Battery mobility scooters are, by and large, rear wheel drive, and are very simple to charge. Most are charged just by connecting them to a domestic power supply. It is generally for a period of many hours though to reach optimum charge.
When looking at their place in the market, it should be recognized that their main competitor is the conventional wheelchair. That said, their main advantage is that they look very different to wheelchairs!
They confer similar benefits, in terms of mobility, but don't need quite as much upper body flexibility and strength. The swivelling seat is similar in effect to the adjusting footrests on a conventional wheelchair but very much easier to achieve. In application, they are probably most suitable for people suffering from general health infringements as they do, still require the ability to sit and operate unsupported.
Battery mobility scooters are, however, hindered by their considerable size. They are much longer than wheelchairs, greatly increasing their turning circle. They are also not suitable for use in lifts and in combination with public transport. Whilst requiring less strength than conventional wheelchairs, they do still require a fair degree of strength and stability. They also have limited ground clearance, making them unable to negotiate some obstacles such as curbs.
They generally have all the controls you will need, mounted on the steering column. These may include a control to toggle between forward and reverse and another to alter the speed. These may be in the form of a switch, a lever, or even motor-sport style paddles! Electric models far outnumber petrol-powered models these days, given the efficiency and economy offered by electric motors. They are also, of course, much kinder on the environment.
Battery mobility scooters are, by and large, rear wheel drive, and are very simple to charge. Most are charged just by connecting them to a domestic power supply. It is generally for a period of many hours though to reach optimum charge.
When looking at their place in the market, it should be recognized that their main competitor is the conventional wheelchair. That said, their main advantage is that they look very different to wheelchairs!
They confer similar benefits, in terms of mobility, but don't need quite as much upper body flexibility and strength. The swivelling seat is similar in effect to the adjusting footrests on a conventional wheelchair but very much easier to achieve. In application, they are probably most suitable for people suffering from general health infringements as they do, still require the ability to sit and operate unsupported.
Battery mobility scooters are, however, hindered by their considerable size. They are much longer than wheelchairs, greatly increasing their turning circle. They are also not suitable for use in lifts and in combination with public transport. Whilst requiring less strength than conventional wheelchairs, they do still require a fair degree of strength and stability. They also have limited ground clearance, making them unable to negotiate some obstacles such as curbs.
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