Medical Scooters - Economical Buy For A Disabled User

Having a motorized scooter that allows unrestricted freedom of movement is a big incentive for a disabled person or people who have restricted mobility due to prolonged illness. If the prospect of buying a scooter is enticing but worrying as well due to the financial angle, think again. There are plenty of medical scooters available in the market that is easy on the pocket. Even if these are not as feature rich as the more expensive versions, the normal scooters serve the primary purpose of providing mobility.
One such economical medical scooter is the Odyssey. If you are looking for full-sized 4-wheel scooter with all the bells and whistles that won’t break the bank, you do not need to look further. Basic features like comfortable seating, headlights and weight capacity are taken care of. Other options usually found as add-ons in other scooters come standard with this scooter - whether it is height adjustable swivel-seat, flip-back width adjustable arms, anti-tippers, large basket, directional front and rear lights, the Odyssey has it all!
Additional aspects like an indoor/outdoor power setting underline the economical aspect of the scooter. Having such a setting will allow the user to save up to 40% for safer indoor maneuvering. All these features are included in the price. And if you thought this solid model is boring here is news – the Odyssey scooter is available in attractive colors. Speed as in other medical scooters is limited to six miles per hour. Flat-free tires and a carry basket are attractive features for a disabled user looking to combine functionality, affordability and luxury.
Going pillion is not advisable in mobility scooters unless they are four wheeled and have provision to take an extra passenger along. And even if this feature is available only someone with considerable practice is better off taking a passenger. While deciding on the model and type of a scooter seeking the advice of a physician is highly recommended. This is because the physician would take into consideration the physical ability of a user.
The turning radius on the Odyssey is 70 inches and battery charge on a range of 20 miles. Both are important features as one never knows what terrain and for how long they may have to travel on any particular day. Compared with other models, the Odyssey 4-wheel drive has a more rugged construction and attractive styling making this scooter ideal for outdoor use. With weight capacity of 385 lbs it is also well-suited for bulky users.
Also, read this article on disability scooters.