On issue of durability and sturdiness of these apparatuses, Scooters can usually break down into parts for placement in trunk of a car and can be handled by vehicles with power or hydraulic lift. Power wheelchairs models don’t break down and are too heavy to be lifted easily.

Scooters are also less safe for use as a seat in a motor vehicle and more difficult to tie down, while power wheelchairs tend to be safer as a seat in a motor vehicle since they can accept a 4 point tie-down.

Have you decided already? With regards to price, scooters are less expensive than power wheelchairs. The range of features available in power wheelchairs tends to affect their prices. Whatever you choose to acquire, remember that it will have to depend on condition of disabled who’s going to use mechanism and what are her/his limitations as far as mobility on a certain mechanism is concerned. That limitation will have to come from a doctor’s or a health care professional’s assessment.-30-

LifeStand Compact has centralized functions for moving and standing with reclinable backrest and speed control. The angle of armrest is constant so you will always be comfortable even if you change backrest slant. This is essential for tray table use. The contoured tibia support has a pad that’s anti decubitus.

For excellent stability, chassis was designed in a U form. You can use a 2- or 4- battery set. You can maneuver hand control that is fixed on a swing away. It has variable range anti-tip wheels to clear obstacles when you’re seated and will prevent you from tipping over in upright mode. You can also recline backrest electronically. The central safety lock can be easily seen because of its red button.

Stand-up wheelchairs are very useful because it allows you to move freely, unlike other wheelchairs that limits your quality of life just because you cannot stand with it.