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Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2011 to 2017

Wintergreen Research
August 9, 2011
322 Pages - SKU: WGR6483377

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WinterGreen Research announces that it has a new study on Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2011-2017. The 2011 study has 322 pages, 87 tables and figures. Power Assist wheelchair technology works to provide essential supplement to manual pushing of the regular wheelchairs. Motor assist devices are varied and innovative, providing significant advantages to users.

Propulsion assist devices for manual wheelchairs are used by people who lack the strength to propel their wheelchairs and lack the stamina to propel their wheelchairs throughout the day. Many people may move to a conventional power wheelchair when faced with propulsion problems.

Power wheelchairs present some problems that are not easily overcome. Power wheelchairs rarely fold for storage. Power wheelchairs are difficult to load into a smaller vehicle. If they do, they tend to be bulky and heavy.

The manual wheelchair has appeal because it keeps people moving physically. This level of exercise is of value for maintaining physical health.

Manual wheelchair propulsion assist devices use a battery powered motor to reduce the physical effort. A non-motorized manual assist device is a wheel that uses gear ratios to reduce the effort required to propel the wheelchair.

Manual wheelchair propulsion assist devices are useful as an add-on. Devices can be added to an existing manual wheel chair in the form of wheels. Power propulsion assist wheels have motors built into the hubs of the wheels to enhance the user's power when propelling the wheelchair. Power assist wheels can be turned off when not needed.

According to Susan Eustis, primary author of the study, “Using the assist wheels instead of pushing all the time improves the effort ratio, use of a motor some of the time or one push with a geared wheel equals three pushes. The arms do not tire out as fast and people can go further distances.”

Research is focused on reducing the incidence of conditions secondary to the long term use of the wheelchair. Upper extremity pain, de-conditioning, vibration/shock exposure is all issues to some extent. Conditions associated with long-term wheelchair use need to be addressed.

Pressure ulcers are a costly health care problem worldwide. A common problem in wheelchair users is back pain and poor posture. For both of these conditions, it is thought that tilt in space and recline may be of benefit. Tilt in space can significantly reduce static seating pressure, a key ingredient in the development of pressure sores.

The emergence of advanced mobility devices shows promise for addressing conditions that arise because of long term wheelchair use. The contribution of engineering is key. Increased sales of devices support research and development budgets, better engineering contributes to achieving economies of scale.

Markets at $109.1 million in 2010 are set to grow to $327.6 million by 2017. Economies of scale and more efficient manufacturing will drive the price down and increase the appeal of devices. More favorable reimbursement and baby boomer purchasing will serve to drive these markets higher in the future.

Growth is different by region, depending on different reimbursement patterns.

WinterGreen Research is an independent research organization funded by the sale of market research studies all over the world and by the implementation of ROI models that are used to calculate the total cost of ownership of equipment, services, and software. The company has 35 distributors worldwide, including Global Information Info Shop, Market Research.com, Research and Markets, Bloomberg, and Thompson Financial.

POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; Market Driving Forces; Manual Propulsion Assist; Manual Propulsion Assist Benefits; Manual Propulsion Assist Research and Development; Loads and Unloads From The Car; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Forecasts
1 POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS: 1.1 Power Assist Wheels; 1.2 Power Assisted Wheelchairs Middle Ground; 1.3 Power Assist Wheels Add An Electric Motor to a Manual Wheel Chair; 1.4 Home Medical Equipment Industry; 1.5 Health Care Cost Containment Trends; 1.6 Power Assist Wheelchair Wheels
2 POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS MARKET SHARES AND MARKET FORECASTS: 2.1 Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; 1.1 Market Driving Forces; 2.2 Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares; 2.3 Power Assist Wheelchair Market Forecasts; 2.4 Number of People in Wheelchairs; 2.5 Assisted Wheelchair Device Prices; 2.6 Power Assist Wheelchair Regional Markets
3. POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 3.1 Invacare Alber; 3.2 Frank Mobility; 3.3 Magic Wheels; 3.4 1-800-Wheelchair.com; 3.5 Sunrise Medical Quickie® Xtender™; 3.6 Swiss Trac; 3.7 Golden Motor Technology Co Ltd; 3.8 DAKA; 3.9 Ergostep; 3.10 Pure Global / Nudrive; 3.11 Da Vinci Mobility; 3.12 Tzora Active Systems; 3.13 SuperQuad Wijit; 3.14 Yamaha - JWII Powered Wheels
4. POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS TECHNOLOGY: 4.1 Power Propulsion Assist Wheels Have Motors; 4.2 Gear Manual Wheel Assist; 4.3 Power Assist Wheelchairs Regulations; 4.4 Power Assist Wheelchairs Battery Technology Trends; 4.5 Technology That Changes Mobility; 4.6 Yamaha Cutting Edge Technology
5. POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIRS COMPANY PROFILES: 5.1 Central Mobility; 5.2 CJPS Medical Systems; 5.3 DAKA; 5.4 Da Vinci Mobility; 5.5 Frank Mobility; 5.6 Independent Living; 5.7 Invacare / Alber; 5.8 Golden Motors; 5.9 Magic Wheels; 5.10 Nordigo; 5.11 Nudrive; 5.12 Sunrise Medical; 5.13 The Scooter Store; 5.14 Tzora Active Systems; 5.15 SuperQuad Wijit; 5.16 Yamaha Motor; 5.17 1-800-Wheelchair.com
6. Selected Wheelchair Companies and Models Using Alber Motor Assist Adapters
List of Tables and Figures: Table ES-1; Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; Market Driving Forces; Table ES-2; Types and Uses of Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; Figure ES-3; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares, Dollars, Worldwide, 2010; Figure ES-4; Wheelchair Power Assist Market Forecasts,; Dollars, Worldwide, 2011-2017; Table 1-1; Wheelchair Power Assist Accessories and Components; Table 1-2; Power Assisted Hybrid Wheelchairs Middle Ground Benefits; Table 1-3; Power Assisted Wheelchairs Key Features; Table 1-4; Power assist wheelchairs benefits Studies; Table 1-5; Home Medical Equipment Technological Advances Impact; Table 2-1; Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; Market Driving Forces; Table 2-2; Types and Uses of Wheelchair Propulsion Assist Devices; Figure 2-3; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares,; Dollars, Worldwide, 2010; Table 2-4; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Shares,; Dollars, Worldwide, 2010; Figure 2-5; Invcare Power Assist Wheelchair Wheels; Figure 2-6; Invacare Albers Folded for Transport; Figure 2-7; Invacare Albers Folded for Transport; Figure 2-8; Invacare Albers e-Fix Components; Figure 2-9; MagicWheels Power Assist Wheelchair Wheels; Figure 2-10; Yamaha Motors - JWII Powered Wheels; Figure 2-11; Daka wheelchair drive unit; Figure 2-12; Da Vinci PDQ Power Trike Extra; Figure 2-13; Wheelchair Power Assist Market Forecasts,; Dollars, Worldwide, 2011-2017; Table 2-14; Power Assist Wheelchair Market Forecasts,; Dollars, Worldwide, 2011-2017; Table 2-15; US Population Over 65; Table 2-16; CMS Durable Medical Equipment (DME); Criteria for Reimbursement; Figure 2-17; Wheelchair Power Assist Regional Market Segments, 2010; Table 2-18; Wheelchair Power Assist Regional Market Segments, 2010; Table 3-1; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Functions; Figure 3-2; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Retrofitting; Table 3-3; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Functions; Table 3-4; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Swivel Arm Functions; Table 3-1; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Functions; Figure 3-2; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Retrofitting; Table 3-3; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Functions; Table 3-4; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Swivel Arm Functions; Table 3-7; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Protection Bow For Control Unit:; Table 3-8; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Extended Hand Rest:; Table 3-9; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Tray table:; Table 3-10; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Joystick Options:; Table 3-11; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Battery, 12 Ah:; Table 3-12; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Increased; Capacity Battery Pack, 17 Ah:; Table 3-13; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Intuitive Attendant Control; Table 3-14; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Battery box:; Table 3-15; Alber - E-Fix Add-On Drive Spoke Covers and Opti-Box; Table 3-16; Alber - E-Motion; Figure 3-17; Alber - E-Motion Power-Assisted Wheel; Table 3-18; Alber - e-Motion Accessories:; Figure 3-19; Alber - Scalamobil; Figure 3-20; Alber - Scalamobil Functions; Figure 3-21; Alber - Scalamobil Components; Figure 3-22; Alber - Scalamobil Bracket:; Figure 3-23; Alber - Scalamobil Headrest:; Table 3-24; Alber - Scalamobil Headrest Functions; Figure 3-25; Alber -Special Bracket For Pediatric Wheelchairs:; Figure 3-26; Alber Scalamobil Stub axles; Table 3-27; Mobile Stair Cimber versus Fixed Stair Lift Functions:; Figure 3-28; Alber - Viamobil; Figure 3-29; Alber - Viamobil Pack Attachment; Figure 3-30; Alber - Viamobil Bracket:; Figure 3-31; Alber - Viamobil Eco Large Bar Handle; Figure 3-32; Alber - Viamobil Eco Large Bar Handle Component; Figure 3-33; MAGICWHEELS; Table 3-34; Power Assisted Stand-Up Manual Wheelchair Benefits; Figure 3-35; Karman Manual Wheelchair with Power Stand-Up Features; Figure 3-36; Sunrise Medical Quickie® Xtender™; Table 3-37; Sunrise Medical Product Highlights; Figure 3-38; Sunrise Medical Quickie® Xtender™ Motor; Figure 3-39; SWISS • TRAC Traction Device For Wheelchairs; Table 3-40; SWISS • TRAC - Swiss Quality Product Features; Table 3-41; Golden Motor Technology Co Ltd Pancake Motor Advantages; Table 3-42; Golden Motor Technology Co Ltd Pancake Motor Features:; Table 3-43; Golden Motor Technology Co Ltd Pancake Motor Benefits; Table 3-44; NuDrive Benefits; Table 3-45; Pure Global NuDrive Drive Units Technical Specification; Table 3-46; Pure Global NuDrive Drive Units; Table 3-47; Pure Global Wheel Camber Description; Figure 3-48; Da Vinci Trail Rider; Table 3-49; SuperQuad Wijit Design Features; Table 3-50; SuperQuad Wijit Benefits; Figure 3-51; Yamaha - JWII Powered Wheels; Figure 4-1; New Battery Technology; Table 5-1; DaVinci Mobility Products And Service -; Table 5-2; Invacare / Alber viamobil eco Product Positioning; Table 5-3; Alber Viamobil eco Features; Figure 5-4; Alber e-Fix; Figure 5-5; Invacare Alber Product Set; Figure 5-6; Nordigo Braking System

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