powerchair
Battery-driven seat
A powerchair is a wheelchair propelled by electric motors rather than manual effort, controlled by a joystick or similar device.
Unlike mobility scooters, powerchairs are designed for users who need full postural support and precise maneuverability indoors: She navigated the narrow hallway easily in her powerchair.
Also called power wheelchair or electric wheelchair.
Portable electricity storage
- motorizedEquipped with engine propulsion
- rechargeableAble to regain power
- joystickTilting lever for control
- controllerDevice directing a system
charger · volt · amperage · wattage · motor · lithium-ion · lead-acid · range
Independent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- agencyPower to act
- mobilityCapacity for movement
self-determination · choice · dignity · participation · accessibility · employment · travel · daily living
Paralyzed in all limbs
- paraplegicLower-limb paralysis sufferer
- muscular dystrophyGenetic muscle-wasting condition
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- ALSMotor neuron disease
spinal cord injury · cerebral palsy · stroke · disability · veteran · athlete · pediatric · bariatric
Deliberate tactical movement
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
- joystickTilting lever for control
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
- indoorWithin a building
outdoor · terrain · speed · control · reverse · pivot · tight spaces · doorways
Equipment enabling movement
- adaptive equipmentDevices modified for disabilities
- accessibilityEase of approach
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
prosthetics · orthotics · walkers · scooters · ramps · lifts · enabling · inclusive
Angular deviation from level
- reclineLie back at ease
- elevateTo raise upward
- headrestPadded seat extension for neck
- footrestSupport for seated legs
armrest · cushioning · seating · adjustability · customizable · legroom · sip-and-puff · positioning
battery
Portable electricity storage
- motorizedEquipped with engine propulsion
- rechargeableAble to regain power
- joystickTilting lever for control
controller · charger · volt · amperage · wattage · motor · lithium-ion · lead-acid · range · charging station
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- agencyPower to act
mobility · self-determination · choice · dignity · participation · accessibility · employment · travel · daily living · self-care
quadriplegic
Paralyzed in all limbs
- paraplegicLower-limb paralysis sufferer
- muscular dystrophyGenetic muscle-wasting condition
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
ALS · spinal cord injury · cerebral palsy · stroke · disability · veteran · athlete · pediatric · bariatric · elderly
maneuver
Deliberate tactical movement
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
- joystickTilting lever for control
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
indoor · outdoor · terrain · speed · control · reverse · pivot · tight spaces · doorways · curb cuts
mobility aid
Equipment enabling movement
- adaptive equipmentDevices modified for disabilities
- accessibilityEase of approach
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
accommodation · prosthetics · orthotics · walkers · scooters · ramps · lifts · enabling · inclusive · positioning
tilt
Angular deviation from level
footrest · armrest · cushioning · seating · adjustability · customizable · legroom · sip-and-puff · positioning · suspension
powerchairwalking
Locomotion on foot
running · ambulation · walking unaided · crutches · walker
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