Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Mobility Scooters – 5 Ways Scooters Can Help MS Sufferers

by Devid Hussain Business A neurological condition, Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects about 10,000 individuals only in the UK. The majority of patients are diagnosed with MS between 20 and 40 years of age. However, the condition may also be detected earlier or even later. Women suffer two times more than the conditon as compared to men. MS patients suffer from mobility issues and they can benefit a lot by using Mobility scooters, which help them live as normally as possible without human support. They can get more independence and freedom. Although this might be a temporary solution which can be required occassionally, these scooters may also be a permanent aid for them in everyday life. Mobility Scooters can help Multiple Sclerosis patients in 5 major ways.

• Swivel Seats

Over the years, manufacturers have integrated special features like swivel seats into mobility scooters in order to negate the need of climbing on board with difficulty and reducing the isk of falling down due to lack of balance.

• Better Support

These come with adjustable arm rests and and seats to offer better support and comfort while riding. Riders can also get extra space if required. The pressure on the wrists and arms due to standard controls are reduced by delta handlebars. These also allow some left or right hand operation which can be useful in case one side of the body has been impacted. Greater comfort is made possible while riding due to adjustable tillers.

• Greater Stability

Some of these scooters are portable and can be dismanted even with one hand. These are lightweight enough to be lifted easily into the boot of cars without requiring a lot of strength. 4-wheel scooters offer more stability to MS patients with great balance problems or on uneven terrains. 3-wheel scooters fitted with stabilizers offer more stability. With some research, this type of a scooter can be found to satisfy the specific requirements of MS sufferers.

• Greater weight capacity

MS sufferers can choose from front wheel or rear wheel drive scooters. The former is smaller in size and can be used better within the home. It is able to support up to 250 pounds weight. The rear wheel variety is a little bigger and is ideal for indoor as well as outdoor use. It can support a 350 pound weight capacity. The  heavy duty version of the rear wheel drive model is able to support a maximum weight capacity of 500 pounds or even more, depending on the maker that you buy from.

• Easier Operations

Mobility scooters, meant for MS patients, are easier to operate and you can control it easily as long as you have enough strength in your upper body. The scooters can easily be disassembled and can be conveniently packed into a vehicle trunk while going out with family and friends. Patients who can manage the steering tiller and even sit erect without support can fully recognize the value of a mobility scooter and the liberating sense that it can provide MS sufferers with.

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