Freedom Mobility Center is one of the largest mobility equipment suppliers in the industry. We have an extensive array of equipment to suit your needs. Look through the options we have for mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, stairlifts, and other products, made to make moving around easier for you.
Our company takes great pride in the caring service we offer our clients, providing high-quality products that are second to none.
Why Pick Freedom Mobility Center?
- Top mobility specialists
- An extensive array of products that suit your needs
- Our own fully trained technicians
- We come to you, so you can test drive at your own convenience
- An array of payment terms that suits you
- Our very own showroom
- A privately owned business that is driven by old-fashioned family values
We put our clients first by providing mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs for those in Hickory, NC that are comfortable, secure, robust, and versatile. Our goal is to provide mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs that can be adapted to your personal needs.
We provide a comprehensive variety of 4 mph and 8 mph mobility scooters, that are suitable for road or pavement use, and are available in a variety of finishes and colors. As we pride ourselves on providing products that suit all budgets, we also provide an array of second-hand, reconditioned electric mobility scooters. For those in Hickory, NC, our power wheelchairs offer high maneuverability and performance that suit your personal needs.
Personal Freedom Mobility Center Service
Our highly trained Hickory, NC mobility experts can come to you, so you can test drive our range of products at your convenience, which includes electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters of varying sizes. Our free home demonstration gives potential customers the chance to gain guidance from one of our mobility advisors. Potential customers can try our powerchairs and scooters, within the comfort of their homes, and without any obligation to purchase.
Request a no-commitment, free appointment, and learn how our customized payment terms make financing your newfound freedom simple. Contact us right away, or fill out our easy inquiry form, to discover more and book arrangements for a home visit.
Mobility and Arthritis
The term arthritis derives from Greek, and actually means ‘joint inflammation,’ but there are several kinds of arthritis where the causes are unassociated, and symptoms might vary significantly.
The most common type of arthritis by far is osteoarthritis, affecting some 8 million individuals. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage that protects the bones breaks down, and results in swelling and pain in the joint, ultimately causing the development of bony spurs that are referred to as osteophytes.
Even though the cause is not clear, some things might exacerbate the issue, like obesity or joint injury.
Electric Mobility Scooter for Those with Arthritis
As with the majority of conditions, there is not any single key feature that is common to mobility scooters for those who have arthritis. It is a condition which greatly varies, both between types, as well as between individual people. Symptoms might vary and may range from stiffness and mild discomfort to serious pain and nearly full loss of movement within the joint. It might be progressive, in remission, or it may worsen suddenly without any known cause. In our experience, everyone is different and requires different things from their mobility scooters.
Someone who is considering their first electric wheelchair scooter in Hickory, NC, and might be experiencing fairly mild arthritis symptoms, may want to consider a lightweight, smaller chair that can fold down easily into the trunk of an automobile. This is recommended for people who might be working, and/or active in other respects, but require a little help getting around. Therefore, something lightweight and compact, that can access shops, or an office environment is perfect.
On the other hand, someone who has much more difficulty walking even short distances might be better off with a heavier, larger vehicle; potentially a class 3 scooter that can be used on roads and move at up to 8 miles per hour. Those who have the most severe symptoms might require a power wheelchair for roads instead.
For the Arthritis sufferers, a mobility scooter will typically have controls that are simple to use, since hand joints are often affected. Large levers and switches that have soft grips, and do not require a lot of effort to turn, are usually ideal. Those who have painful hip and knee joints may require additional leg room and want to take stability into consideration.
Any type of upper torso or back pain will mean you have to consider the ride’s smoothness. Therefore, features such as pneumatic tires, comfortable seats, and suspension should be checked before buying.
The only way you can be certain that the electric mobility scooter you are considering purchasing is appropriate for you is to test drive it. This is where the Freedom Mobility Center’s service comes into its own with a complimentary home demonstration. We can arrange to bring the electric wheelchairs to your Hickory, NC home and allow you to operate and sit on them in a real environment. This way, you can be certain that you possess the proper level of operability and comfort before buying.
For more information on any Hickory, NC mobility scooter or electric wheelchair, please feel free to contact us right away!
We also offer repair services in Charlotte, Hickory, Mooresville, Raleigh, and surrounding areas.