Medical
are also known as mobility scooters. They come in three or four-wheel models depending on the size and the level of steadiness required by the user. They can be steered with a tiller or a handlebar similar to the ones used on bicycles. They are mostly used by elderly and disabled people, and allow them to achieve a noticeable degree of improvement in their mobility and independence. While previous makes used to be heavy and unwieldy, improvements in technology and manufacturing techniques have resulted in lighter and more manoeuvrable models now being available.
Medical are sold in both electrical and gas powered models. The electrical model is more popular than the gas powered one which is not allowed in all the States in order to keep pollution levels down, specially in restricted spaces. Both models can be used for travelling short as well as long distances.
The electrical models use batteries which can retain a charge for about ten hours or for travelling a distance of about twenty five miles at speeds of up to eight miles per hour. The four wheeled model can carry approximately 100 pounds more weight than the three wheeler but is heavier and
bulkier. Both models can be dissembled into sections for easy transportation.
Medical are available in popular brand names and models; they have a number of options to meet personal choices such as colors, easy operability, automatic locking, adjustable luxurious seats, lights, large capacity carrying basket and many others. Medical are becoming increasingly more popular than wheelchairs ever were.
The cost of a medical scooter varies according to its capacity, and can be bought
online or from retail stores.