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When in need of help to move around you may want to consider a mobility scooter rather then an electric wheelchair. Mobility scooters usually move faster then a wheelchair and they are more durable medical equipment. This makes them more supportive, overall making them a safer choice.
There are a few varieties of mobility scooter. There are both three-wheel and four-wheel types of mobility scooter. Mobility scooters also come in either front end or rear end drive. All mobility scooters use a handlebar similar to that of a bicycle. They are steered using this handlebar and your speed is controlled by knobs. Usually they range in speed of one through five miles per hour. Mobility scooters also use gel batteries and can be dissembled easily making it good to transport.
A front wheel drive mobility scooter is ideal for indoors and home medical equipment. They can also be used outdoors but should be used on level land. They battery life of front wheel drive mobility scooters is five to ten miles between charges. Rear wheel drive mobility scooters are more ideal for outdoor use. They have a longer battery life, averaging fifteen to twenty miles between charges. They are also ideal for heavier people carrying up to 350 lbs on most models and some models being able to handle 500 lbs.
There are plenty of stores and online medical equipment suppliers offering mobility scooters to consumers. This makes shopping for your individual requirements much easier. Many stores also offer specialized services such as maintenance, repairs and provisions of spares like cushions, tires and batteries. Whatever your needs, there is a mobility scooter out there for you.
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