A chair mounted on large wheels and used by disabled or injured persons and either self-powered, pushed by others, or battery operated. Wheelchairs are available for people with quadriplegia, paraplegia, and amputated limbs. There are specialized wheelchairs for playing sports.
A type of mobility device for personal transport. Traditional wheelchairs have a seating area positioned between two large wheels, with two smaller wheels at the front. These can be self-propelled through handrims or pushed by another person. Advances in wheelchair design have provided alternatives that accommodate obstacles and rough terrain. Lightweight, collapsible models exist, as well as models designed for racing and sports. Powered wheelchairs and scooters, driven by electric motors, can be controlled through electronic switches and enable mobility by persons with muscle weakness or even paralysis.
A wheelchair with wheels attached, used to offer mobility to individuals who cannot walk. Manual wheelchairs are designed with hand-rims that are easy for disabled individuals to grasp, and they can also be pushed by an assistant. Powered wheelchairs, on the other hand, operate with batteries and are electronically controlled using finger or chin pressure, or even breath control.