Glossary of Medical Terms
Scooters
Typically, scooter users have some ability to walk, but
are limited in distance or stamina--people with milder forms
of cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome,
stroke survivors, arthritis, and cardiac conditions, among
others. Scooters are used to increase and extend the range
of personal mobility and help conserve energy. Scooter users
often have difficulty propelling manual wheelchairs, but do
not require the sophisticated electronic controls and seating
systems common in powered wheelchairs.
A number of other physical factors
must also be evaluated when determining whether a scooter
is an appropriate mobility aid. A scooter user generally must
be able to sit upright for extended periods and have sufficient
seated balance to maintain an erect posture. Further, sufficient
upper body and arm strength to master the controls and steer
and maneuver the unit is required. In addition, uncorrected
vision disabilities, or conditions which may cause confusion
or memory loss or which inhibit proper safety awareness may
render a scooter an unsatisfactory mobility aid.
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