Motorized Wheel-chair For Home

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The Advantages & 

Disadvantages

IntroductionAfter a patient has progressed from the hospital bed and needs to be ‘prepared’ to move around, wheelchairs become very important. Selecting the right wheelchair ensures comfort during recov-ery and maneuverability that enables them to move freely – anywhere.

Motorized wheelchairs are propelled by a motor and are fast and more convenient than the stan-dard wheelchairs. They incorporate batteries and electric motors that can be controlled by the pa-tient or the attendant.

There is a small joystick near the armrest that helps maneuver. Well, these power chairs come in various types depending on their use.

Advantages of using motorized wheelchairs• Minimal effort – In motorized wheelchairs, users make use of a joystick to move forward. This is exactly why minimum effort is needed to control it.

• Independence – With an electric wheelchair, you do not have to manually push it or you do not require a caregiver to push you around. You have the freedom to go at anytime and anywhere – by yourself!

• Adaptable for severity and disability – Since these chairs are propelled by motors, they can be used for severely immobile patients too by using special controls.

• Going up hills and ramps – Since the wheelchair is powered by a motor, it has enough power to climb up a hill and ramps.

• Distances – These chairs have a battery pack and the distance you can travel depends on the power in the batteries. So before you move out, check the batteries.

Disadvantages of using motorized wheelchairs

• Maintenance and repair – The cost of maintenance and repair of a motorized wheelchair is much higher than the standard manual wheelchair.

• Initial expense – Electric wheelchairs are typically more expensive than the other types

• Size – Electric wheelchairs are larger in size than the standard ones and may not be sustainable at home.

• Weight – These wheelchairs are heavier than the stand ones and hence are less portable.

• Limited power – If your batteries are not recharged properly, you may be out of batteries before you get home.

ConclusionWheelchairs definitely offer patients with a means to independence. They can keep up with their daily schedules and social lives and not have immobility of body parts hamper their lifestyles. This in itself is a great esteem booster. Well, motorized wheelchairs are convenient for the caregivers too and do not take too much strength to move patients around.

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