Medical scooters are also known as mobility scooters. They come in three or four-wheel models based on the size and the level of steadiness required by the rider. They can be maneuvered with a tiller or a handlebar similar to the ones used on bicycles. They are mostly used by elderly and disabled persons, and enable them to realize a marked degree of improvement in their movement and independence. While previous makes used to be heavy and unwieldy, improvements in technology and production techniques have resulted in lighter and more manoeuvrable models now being available.

Medical scooters are sold in both electrical and gas powered models. The electrical model is more popular than the gas powered one which is not permitted 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 extra weight than the three wheeler but is heavier and larger. Both models can be taken apart into sections for convenient transportation.

Medical scooters are available in well known brand names and models; they have several features to meet personal preferences such as colors, easy operability, automatic locking, adjustable luxurious seats, lights, large capacity carrying space and many others. Medical scooters are becoming increasingly more popular than wheelchairs ever were.

The price of a medical scooter varies according to its capacity, and can be purchased online or from retail stores.

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