Millions of people around the world have mobility impairments that can affect a person’s ability to perform daily tasks without assistance. Many people with restricted mobility are unable to partake in their favorite activities and report a lower quality of life.

Three-wheeled scooters are designed to help people with mobility impairments lead an independent life. Three-wheeled scooter users are able to maintain an active lifestyle. Three-wheeled scooters can help reduce caregiver stress and build user self-confidence.

Benefits

Three-wheeled scooters are available in a range of sizes. Manufacturers have separate product lines for leaner users and bigger users. Three-wheeled scooters manufactured these days come equipped with a range of safety, convenience, and comfort features. These features make every ride more comfortable, safer, and convenient.

Three-wheeled mobility scooters are very easy to use. Many mobility scooters feature specially designed tillers that can be operated even by a person with low upper body strength. They have user-friendly controls. Many three-wheeled scooters assemble and disassemble in easy steps and can be easily transported.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people fall, slip or trip and sustain an injury while moving, even with the help of a walker or crutch. A three-wheeled scooter can help significantly decrease the user’s risk of falls. It is the perfect choice for people who are recovering from surgery, elderly adults, or those with mobility impairments.

For a person who has recently had a surgery, a three-wheeled mobility scooter provides a safe way for navigating their neighborhood or moving from one place to another in their house. It can help reduce exertion that results from strain caused on the joints and muscles during walking.

If you think three-wheeled scooters are dull, uninspiring, boring, and bulky, you are wrong. They are available in a wide variety of colors. Whether you plan to buy a lightweight three-wheeled mobility scooter or a heavy-duty model, you will find a color that suits your personality.

Three-wheeled mobility scooters are not regarded as vehicles, which means users don’t need a license to use them or get them registered.

*Note: Though three-wheeled mobility scooters are very easy to operate, and you do not need any training before using one, you should be able to identify hazards and respond to them. You should also be able to maneuver and steer your scooter without any difficulty. Before you buy a three-wheeled scooter, check with your healthcare provider to see if a scooter is the right option for you.

Popular Three-Wheeled Scooter Features

➢Convenience Features: Many models come with a collapsible tiller for easy storage and an adjustable tiller for enhanced user comfort. Finger touch controls help users with weakness in their hands avoid fatigue while using them. Select models come with features that automatically adjusts brightness according to the user’s environment. Some models feature a USB mobile device charging port in the tiller to help users juice up their mobiles while on the go. Some other popular convenient features include flip-up height, width and angle adjustable armrests, easy-to-read LED battery meter, etc.

*Add-ons: Select models give the user the option to add an oxygen tank holder, walker

holder, foldable rear basket, crutch holder, or canopy to their three-wheeled mobility scooter.

➢Comfort Features: Heavy-duty full front and rear suspension system for enhanced comfort. Seats feature disposable foam padding designed to help prevent user fatigue. Many models feature an adjustable seat that allows the user to customize seat height and position to suit their specific needs and preferences.

➢Safety Features: Side view mirrors help the user watch out for approaching vehicles, a powerful headlamp for enhanced illumination, turn signals and rear parking lights help users stay safe on the road

➢Performance Features: State-of-the-art technology delivers noiseless performance; select models can reach a top speed of 4+ miles per hour

Things to Consider When Buying a Three-Wheeled Mobility Scooter

All mobility scooters are not created equal. The best mobility scooter for your neighbor may fall short of your expectations. It is important that you consider your unique needs and preferences and don’t choose the most popular model just because a substantial percentage of people with mobility impairments is using it.

Here are some factors to consider when buying a three-wheeled scooter.

➢Storage Options: Is your storage area spacious enough to accommodate a mobility scooter? Is there enough space near a plug socket? This is important. If there is little space near the socket, you may struggle to fit your mobility scooter in the area while charging it

➢Your Body Type: When selecting a three-wheeled scooter, consider your height and weight. Make sure the mobility scooter you are considering does not feel cramped

➢Intended Usage: Do you want to drive your scooter indoors or outdoors or both? If you intend to use your scooter indoors, look for a model with a tight turning radius. Individuals who want to use their mobility scooter outdoors, should look for a sturdy, heavy-duty model that can withstand the rigors of outdoor use

➢Your Personal Needs and Preferences: Do you want extra legroom? Look for a model with adjustable parts. If you like carrying every day-use items with you on rides, look for a mobility scooter with front basket or a model that allows you to add accessories to enhance storage space

Can’t decide between two or more mobility scooters? Mobility Masters has you covered. We help customers weigh the pros and cons of different types of mobility scooters, paving the way for better decision-making. To learn more, call (800) 936-7006.