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See also: Wheelchair, Manual     Brand Names: at'm, Chairman, Combi II, Conval Aid, Conval Aid, Golden, Hoverround, Invacare, Jazzy, Levo compbi II, Merit, mini crosser x 2, Otto Bock, Permobil, Permobil C400, Permobil C500, Permobil Chairman 2K, Pride Jet 3 Go Power Chair, Pride Jet 7, Pride Quantum 600, Pride Z-Chair, Quantum 6000, Quickie, Ranger X, Roma Vienna, Scout, Shoprider, Stealth, storm tdx5, TDS-SP

A power or electric wheelchair contains a battery, motor, and control mechanism to allow the user to propel themselves without the need for either a caregiver to push or muscle strength to move. More advanced models tilt and adjust their seats.

Why Patients Use Wheelchair, Power

Other	131
Not indicated	37
Disease-related symptoms	30
Stiffness/spasticity	29
Fatigue	28
General health	26
Balance issues	7
slow my disease's progress	5
Atrophy, lower body muscles	4
Difficulty walking	4
Weakness in legs	3
Anxiety	1
Atrophy, muscle	1
Cold legs below knee	1
Excess saliva	1
Foot drop	1
Inability to walk	1
Lack of muscular coordination (ataxia)	1
Loss of coordination/balance	1
Loss of large muscle control	1
Loss of manual dexterity	1
Walking difficulty without aid	1
Weakness/slowness (asthenia)	1
Don't know	1

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Wheelchair, Power

Why Patients Stopped Using Wheelchair, Power (multiple reasons could be selected)

Other	8
Not indicated	2
Doctor's advice	1
Side effects too severe	1
Course of treatment ended	1

How Long Patients Used Wheelchair, Power Before Stopping

Average: Wheelchair, Power Ratings

	14
	5
	3
	2