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Think of your mobility needs before you select a wheelchair

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Think of Your Mobility Needs before You Select a Wheelchair

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Introduction• Being able to take even a few steps is a great convenience for

someone who has lost mobility due to injury or some kind of ailment.

• The ability to move around independently gives them a new found confidence.

• Mobility assistance equipments are a boon to patients with limited movement and yet wish to have very active social lives. When it comes to wheelchairs, there are a number of options to choose from and a number of things to consider.

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Options to think about:• Mobility needs

Before you select a wheelchair think about what things you want to be able to do. This will help you focus on your choices. Prioritize your functions and identify the key features you need. • Manual wheelchairs

There are two kinds of manual wheelchairs, one is designed to be pushed by someone and the other is designed for self propulsion by the rider.

Both wheelchairs have different functionality.

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• Power wheelchairsPower wheelchairs or the motorized wheelchairs as they are

called, are very similar to the manual wheelchairs in structure, but have an additional motor that is used for propulsion.

Modern day power wheelchairs are designed very carefully with the motor, wheels, batteries and the control modules at the base.

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Conclusion• Purchasing a Power wheelchair in India requires careful

consideration of a number of factors. It’s crucial that you check out all the available features, especially if you intend to use it long term or for life.

• It’s crucial that you check out all the available features, especially if you intend to use it long term or for life.

• As you grow used to it, probably your priorities will change and you might require going long distances too. So, make sure that you select the right motorized wheelchair in the first place!