| Choosing The Right Mobility ScooterMobility scooters have been recognized as one of the best means of movement for the disabled and handicapped anywhere in the world especially in the big cities of Australia like Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The Australian Bureau of Statistics stated that in 1988, 16 percent of the Australian population was disabled and 13 percent of that were handicapped. That was 23 years ago. Expect that this population has risen already over the past decades. With this rise, mobility scooters and wheelchairs have become more in demand not only in hospitals and care-giving facilities but even in Australian homes because of the independence and freedom they provide for their users despite their limited capacities.Here are the types of mobility scooters which are available:Heavy-Duty TypeThese types of mobility scooters are designed for a wide range of terrain and have a weight capacity of 100 to 230 kilograms. They are usually referred to as "all terrain mobility scooters" or "all terrain electric scooters". They are specifically built for outdoor use with powerful features like a long battery life, complete sets of running lights, brake lights and headlights, 3 to 4 large tyres and well built suspensions and frames. Because of their large build, a vehicle scooter carrier or lift is needed to bring them into other areas if the travel is lengthy.Travel TypeThese are the lightweight mobility scooters. They are adjustable and very portable because they can be disassembled into small parts so they fit easily into car boots or other similar compartments for travel. They are ideal for use indoors and can also be used for neighbourhood driving. However, they are less padded and sometimes don't have enough lighting features. Their weight capacity and battery life is also lower than that of a heavy-duty type.Standard TypeThis may be considered as the combination of the heavy-duty and travel scooter. This type of scooter is lighter than a heavy-duty but has more weight, speed and battery capacity than travel scooters. This mobility scooter can be used indoors and is also well suited for outdoor use. All these types of mobility scooters are electrically powered with rechargeable batteries and have a varying turning radius but the greatest turning circle is performed by the heavy-duty types. Australian conditions mostly require the heavy-duty types of mobility scooters because of the various landforms like the coastal areas of Sydney, busy streets of Brisbane, the hills of Adelaide, and some rocky terrains of Perth. But whatever community in Australia you may be in and whatever circumstance you may be facing, functionality is the best factor to look into in finding the right type of mobility scooter for you.Out and About Healthcare offers a wide selection of mobility scooters and other mobility equipment and aids to help you care for your loved ones. Visit their website: http://outandabouthealthcare.com.au |
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