Motorized Mobility Scooter

A device ridden while seated that usually has three or four wheels, is typically propelled by an electric motor, and is used by those with limited or impaired mobility.

Also Known As:

Mobility Scooter, Motorized; Mobility Scooters, Motorized; Motorized Mobility Scooters; Motorized Scooters; Motorized, Scooter; Scooter Motorizeds; Scooter, Motorized; Scooter, Motorized Mobility; Scooters, Motorized; Scooters, Motorized Mobility; Motorized Scooter; Scooter Motorized

Networked: 20 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 5 trials/studies)

Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies
- Self-Help Devices: 1551
  - Wheelchairs: 86
    - Motorized Mobility Scooter: 20

Experts

1.	Chan, Calvin: 1 article (06/2022)
2.	Horn, B David: 1 article (06/2022)
3.	Magee, Lacey C: 1 article (06/2022)
4.	Maguire, Kathleen J: 1 article (06/2022)
5.	Talwar, Divya: 1 article (06/2022)
6.	Allegra, Paul Rocco: 1 article (05/2022)
7.	Dodds, Seth Detchon: 1 article (05/2022)
8.	Luxenburg, Dylan: 1 article (05/2022)
9.	Rizzo, Michael George: 1 article (05/2022)
10.	Yakkanti, Ramakanth: 1 article (05/2022)

Related Diseases

1.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 10/01/2022 - "This study aims to summarize characteristics of injuries related to use of motorized scooters using data from the electronic Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (eCHIRPP) and to analyze trends. " 05/01/2022 - "The purpose of our study is to evaluate orthopedic injuries sustained by motorized scooter riders and their potential correlation with patient demographics and associated injuries. " 06/01/2021 - " We gathered data on all 1,432 children and adolescents (age 7-15) who had been treated for injuries from bicycle(n = 841) or moped/motorized scooter (n = 591) accidents at our study centers during a 6-year period (2008-2013). " 01/01/2019 - "Given the paucity of literature on this topic, the purpose of our study was to describe and quantify emergency department encounters associated with motorized scooter related injuries. " 01/01/2017 - "During the study period, the Israel Trauma Registry identified 795 hospitalized patients due to an e-bike or motorized scooter accident, with a dramatic 6-fold increase from 2013 to 2015. "
2.	Mobility Limitation (Difficulty Walking) 01/01/2013 - "The motorized mobility scooter (MMS) provides considerable benefits to patients with mobility limitations. "
3.	Stroke (Strokes) 12/01/2021 - " assessments incorporating cognitive, visual and motor functions are needed to evaluate the ability to drive a motorized mobility scooter after a stroke." 12/01/2021 - "IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONMotorized mobility scooter driving ability for stroke patients is correlated with demographics (age, mobility scooter driving experience, time since last drive) and cognitive, visual and motor functions (reaction time, binocular visual field, visual acuity, and the grip strength of unaffected hand).Primary determinants of motorized mobility scooter driving ability for stroke patients include reaction time, binocular visual field, and grip strength of the unaffected hand.Comprehensive" 12/01/2021 - "The reaction time, binocular visual field, and grip strength of the unaffected hand were the most significant determinants related to the ability to drive a motorized mobility scooter after a stroke. " 12/01/2021 - "To investigate the determinants related to the ability to drive a motorized mobility scooter after a stroke. " 12/01/2021 - "The determinants of motorized mobility scooter driving ability after a stroke."
4.	Neck Injuries (Neck Injury) 06/01/2022 - "Head and neck injuries accounted for 27.4% of nonmotorized scooter injuries and 23.4% of motorized scooter injuries. "
5.	Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) 05/01/1989 - "These recommendations included pacing, energy conservation (planning, use of wheelchair or motorized scooter), gentle stretching or strengthening exercise, use of orthotic devices, weight loss or nutritional counseling, gentle aerobic exercise, use of a cane, and use of adaptive equipment."

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Motorized Mobility Scooter
2.	Telescopes
3.	Sign Language
4.	Orthotic Devices (Orthosis)
5.	Canes (Cane)