Elderly people, and those who have progressive conditions that challenge their ability to walk, appreciate and benefit from the assistance and convenience of a handicap scooter. Original article can be found at http://ezinearticles.com/?Medical-Mobility-Scooters-Relieve-Transportation-Woes-For-the-Physically-Impaired&id=3660885

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Mobility Scooters Alleviate
Transportation Woes for the
Transportation Woes for the
Mobility Challenged
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Mobility scooters provide power
wheelchair style options and features
which make mobility scooters an
outstanding means of transportation
for those who have sufficient arm
for those who have sufficient arm
strength and upper body balance but
require some assistance.
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Elderly people, and those who
have progressive conditions that
have progressive conditions that
challenge their ability to walk,
appreciate and benefit from the
assistance and convenience of a
handicap scooter. Users of the
mobility scooter can normally get
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around to some degree, however,
they have increased difficulty over
long distances or going up slopes.
long distances or going up slopes
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Mr. Alan Thieme of Bridgeport,
Mr Alan Thieme of Bridgeport
Michigan, built the first mobility
scooter in 1968. He designed
this front wheel drive scooter to
help out a family member with
multiple sclerosis reclaim some
multiple sclerosis reclaim some
of their independent mobility.
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The basic components of even the
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most recent mobility scooters are
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just two rear wheels plus a seat
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above them, a flat area upon which
to put the feet that also supports
the seat and battery, and
the seat and battery and
handlebars or tiller to steer one or
two front wheels. There are some
gasoline powered mobility scooters
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in the market, though the greatest
number of those produced are
electric.
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The most popular electric
The most popular electric
mobility scooters operate with
one or two batteries onboard. If a
rider desires greater power to
overcome slopes as well as steep
hills, you will be better equipped
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with two batteries that will
dispense more energy than one.
The batteries may be charged
The batteries may be charged
with a standard charger which
joins to a normal electrical outlet.
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The steering column is known as the
The steering column is known as the
tiller. The tiller controls forward,
reverse and speed through a thumb
paddle, finger controls or a switch.
Scooters are obtainable with front
wheel drive or rear wheel drive.
Most commonly, front wheel drive
mobility scooters will support an
individual up to 250 lbs in weight,
individual up to 250 lbs in weight
and are more handy when indoors
because of their smaller size.
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Rear wheel drive mobility
scooters may be used both
scooters may be used both
outdoors and indoors and are
able to support a load of up to
350 lbs. Also there are rear
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wheel drive heavy duty mobility
scooters, that can support
individuals up to 500 lbs.
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As scooters typically provide
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automatic braking, coasting is not
an alternative. You have got to
make use of the finger, thumb or
make use of the finger thumb or
switch style controls to be in
control of all movement. You will
want to depress and release the
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controls smoothly to gradually
increase and decrease speed.
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Also there is typically a control
that will let you set the maximum
speed motor scooter as well.
speed motor scooter as well
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Mobility scooters will not be demanding
to operate and control as long as you
have enough upper body strength and
coordination and the scooters can be
taken apart fairly easily making them
convenient to load into the trunk of an
automobile for a jaunt with friends and
family. Everyone with systemic or
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disabling physical conditions that can
stand and walk a few steps, control the
steering tiller and sit upright without
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torso support will be pleased about the
assistance of a mobility scooter and the
sense of independence it can provide.
sense of independence it can provide.
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