Powerchairs are specially designed for maximum independence for someone with limited mobility and/or strength. Unlike manual wheelchairs, powerchairs are electrically powered, which enables the user to travel indoors and outdoors with almost no effort.
Welzo offers a collection to cater for all powerchair users with a range of mobility needs, utilising ergonomic design, technological advancements and robust safety specifications. Feel free to also check out the variety of folding mobility scooters available on our website.
What is a Powerchair?
Powerchairs are electrically powered wheelchairs which are operated using a joystick, touchpad or alternative control system depending on the users ability. Powerchairs are engineered to allow optimal movement, comfort and stability.
Key Features:
- Customisable seating and adjusted backrests, leg rests and cushions to support their posture
- Capacity of larger batteries for longer distances
- Durable frame to use indoors and outdoors
- Size and manoeuvrability which is compact for tight spaces and doorways
- Pod systems, including joystick sensitivity and alternative input devices.
Experts in mobility technology stress that powerchairs are not only for mobility - they improve a user's quality of life by allowing them to independently resuming a social, recreational or work life. Check out more mobility aids on the Welzo website.
Benefits of Using a Powerchair
Dr. Laura Simmons, Rehabilitation expert:
“Powerchairs provide not only improved mobility, but also energy conservation, independence, and essential postural support. For individuals with neuromuscular conditions, or severe arthritis, powerchairs can vastly improve daily activities.”
Other benefits:
- Reduced fatigue and physical exertion
- Increased confidence using different terrains
- Support for users with progressive conditions such as multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy
- All-day comfort and postural support by customisation off seating and suspension systems are available.
Who Can Benefit from a Powerchair?
Individuals who would benefit from the powerchair include:
- Individuals that can not self-propel a manual wheelchair
- Users who have minimal upper body strength
- Individuals who have chronic conditions, neurological disorders, or mobility impairments following an injury
- Older adults wanting to improve their independence and safety and daily living environment or condition.
Explore the Powerchair Range at Welzo
Welzo is supportive of a wide range of manual and fully powered powerchair and a number of printed indoor mini powerchair options and all-terrain powerchairs. We stock performance powerchairs for long-distance travel and take all the safety, comfort and ease of use into account to allow a user to maintain independence and freedom of movement. If you're looking for more convenient mobility aids, check out Welzo's vast selection of wheelchairs.
