Welcome! As we go along, the Most Important thing to note here is: YOUR NEEDS AND ABILITIES SHOULD ALWAYS DETERMINE WHETHER TO CHOOSE A MANUAL OR POWER/ ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. 

Power/ Electric Wheelchairs are a lot Easier on You. They place Little or no Strain on your Muscles. This is because the Wheelchair has an Electric Motor attatched to it for Power.

When is it Advisable to Use a Power/ Electric Wheelchair?

 It may be Advisable that you choose a Power/ Electric Wheelchair, if you Experience One or More of these Situations:

• Where you are very Active. And you plan to move around a lot. On your own - Without depending on others, to help you do that.
• Where you are able to co-ordinate, at least, an Arm. Or any other part of your body, to use the Power Wheelchair Control Devise.
• Where, due to your medical condition, you will need a wheelchair for a long time. Say - about 6 months.
• Where you cannot operate a manual wheelchair. Usually because of a weakness in your upper or lower body.
• Where you have limited body movements
• Where you cannot bear your own weight for any length of time. This may be due to an illness, aging, tiredness, Or a major weakness of either your upper or lower body parts.

 Why Choose A Power/ Electric Wheelchair? (Advantages)

• Power/ Electric Wheelchairs are Easier to Control and to move around
• The seating Options of a Power/ Electric Wheelchair can be Set to more different positions than that of a Manual Wheelchair. As a result of this, they are a more comfortable option.
• It has a lot more varied features like speed control, Elevating options . . . These options add to the Ease and effectiveness of using a Wheelchair.
• It best and most effectively gives back your freedom of movement and independence.
• Compared to a Mobility Scooter, a Power/ Electric Wheelchair is smaller in size. This makes it a better option for small or restricted areas/ rooms.
• A Power/ Electric Wheelchair will allow you to travel for longer distances, than you would using a manual wheelchair.

Or Not? (Disadvantages)

• It is not so easy to transport. This is because Power/ Electric Wheelchairs are usually a lot heavier than Manual Wheelchairs.
• A Power Wheelchair uses Battery-Power. You will need to be mindful about keeping it fully charged. Otherwise, you may be left stranded somewhere, when the charge runs out.

An Easy solution is to choose a power wheelchair with Twin battery packs. This way, you are sure to always have a back-up battery power. Also, Please emember to keep the battery fully charged.

•  It is a more expensive option than a Manual Wheelchair.