Mobility Aids
Mobility aids have come a long way over the past several years. Designed to enable or assist in mobility, the tools and technologies now available are cuttingcrutches'>crutches.
The Wonder of Robotic Mobility Aids
There have been incredible advances in technology through a one million dollar Pentagon project called '''"Revolutionizing Prosthetics"'''. Engineering technology has advanced to the point where robotic devices help mobility and independence.
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DEKA Arm is a new technological advancement that makes it possible for amputees to lift small objects almost as if they were using their own fingers.
* There are also Power Knees that have a motor inside them. These are actually legs that talk to each other and propel themselves at a constant speed and stride.
Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
For those individuals who have to depend on a
mobility scooter to get around, there are many options, designs and price ranges available.
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folded for easy transportation.
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Power wheelchairs''' can be very pricey, but come with many extras like the ability to help you move to a standing position from the seat without help. This allows for independence and exercise when getting in or out of bed, etc.
* The '''
stand up wheelchair''' has added benefits like pressure relief in the abdomen area and hips, improved flexibility and circulation and more.
* There are also '''
pediatric wheelchairs'''.
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Mobility scooters''' are made for people who have trouble walking and need assistance when walking long distances or while shopping. Power chairs have three or four wheels, can be used on pavement and the road and have a battery, charger and motor.
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