Motorized Wheel Chair Info
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Motorized Wheel Chair

If you are looking to get a motorized wheel chair then this is the place to get all the information so you can make an educated purchase.



A motorized wheel chair takes the manual work out of equation so all the features of a manual wheelchair are included but you have the freedom to do everything more easily. Specially if upper body strength is the main issue, this type of chair is ideal for you. It can also be perfect for children. It has better maneuverability than your typical wheel chair and an electric mobility scooter. A motorized wheel chair has a smaller turning radius so you can make quick, tight turns in confined spaces. This makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use while the mobility scooter is better for just the outdoors.

Another great feature of a motorized wheel chair is that it is adjustable and allows you to set the height and recline that is most comfortable for you. This also helps when you want to sit down to dinner or work at your desk while in your chair as it fits under most tables. A motorized wheel chair will also help when moving to your bed and another chair as it is able to get closer to make the transfer easier. Most come with a joystick steering mechanism that is very simple to use and it frees up your other hand. The support for your arms is also great to have if you will be spending a lot of time in this chair.

This type of wheel chair, although great in many ways, is not foldable or collapsible so you cannot fit it in a car. If you will be traveling quite a bit you may want to consider getting a van to transport it or for trips you can obtain a folding wheel chair. Also, wheel chair lifts for a van maybe best as a motorized wheel chair can weigh up to 200+ pounds.

Other features and questions to ask:

• For outdoor use, what grade or steep can it handle?
• Is there a speed control and how fast and slow can it go?
• Does it come with bumpers or something similar to prevent damage to furniture and walls?
• Does it come with a a basket? If not can that be added?
  
• What is the weight limit of what it can carry?