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Power Wheelchairs - Helping find the right one for you.

Power wheelchairs provide all the benefits of a manual wheelchair without the need of carer, thus greatly improving your independence. Any body who suffers from an upper body disability or even has little strength will find that the this type of chair may assist them in their daily needs. Modern power chairs are reliable, comfortable and easy to operate, and can be equipped with many features such as kerb climbers.

Benefits of Powered Wheelchairs - Users Feedback...

It does allow me to get out by myself and move around with the family without having to be pushed which is great.

Best thing I ever bought gets my husband out when before I had to push a wheel chair he loves his new found independence

It has given me the freedom of the open road and its lots of fun, don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner.

Convenience of a powered over Manual Wheelchairs.

Before you buy a power chair your must consider your physical and development needs such as posture, coordination and visual perception. When once the manual wheelchair was the only choice, things have greatly changed. Most good power chairs on the market today come with fast turnaround warranties, and the engine and battery life have greatly improved on earlier models.

Types of Powered chairs

There are two main types of Power chairs:

• Traditional style
  
  The Traditional power chairs look similar to a manual chair and incorporates a detachable motor system and battery.
• Affixed Seating style
  
  This kind of power chair is more a modular chair with a power base and fixed seating system that usually have adjustable heights, plus a reclining and tilt function.