Clarifying Power Mobility

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Typical POV (Personal Operated Vehicle) or "SCOOTER" Features

3 or 4 -wheel base
requires space for maneuvering
requires adequate upper body strength for operating
can be prone to "tipping"

Scooters starts with a key

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Typical MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR Features

6 -wheel base
2 motors for extended support
mid-wheel drive for maneuverability
compact size

Power Wheelchairs have joysticks or alternate drive controls

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Complex REHAB MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR Features

as Motorized Wheelchair directly above, with
specialized seating to protect from skin breakdown
tilt and/or recline features to provide pressure relief
seating/aligning supports
numerous other specialized options

All these devices are Power Mobility Devices (PMD's). However, not all Power Mobility Devices are the same.