scooter

Indications

• for less disabled
• patient must ambulate a minimum of 10 feet
• good sitting balance
• independent transfers
• special features
• cardiopulmonary disease

Advantages

• may be more acceptable to patient

* relative to electric wheelchair

Disadvantages

• need to operate with upper extremities*

* relative to electric wheelchair

More general terms

• electric wheel chair

Additional terms

• standing scooter