The use of electric indoor wheelchairs provides people with limited or no mobility the ability to move around their homes. It provides independence that they wouldn't normally have if they were in a manual wheelchair that someone else had to push from place to place for them. Electric indoor wheelchairs are designed specifically for indoor use, which means you really can't use them outdoors except for on a level lawn. Indoor wheelchairs are offered through all of the major wheelchair suppliers. You can select from a variety of options, styles, and colors just as you can with an indoor/outdoor wheelchair, or an electric wheelchair designed for outdoor usage. People purchase and use wheelchairs for a variety of reasons. Typical reasons why an individual would require the use of electric indoor wheelchairs include: * Chronic heart and/or lung conditions which make it impossible to walk * Defects of a persons locomotion system that prevent a person from walking * An accident or injury that results in the inability to walk Electric indoor wheelchairs are fairly pricey, and therefore you should know that the injury or defect a person experiences is permanent in order to spend the money on such a chair for their use. These chairs are not recommended for people who are only temporarily disabled. Some powered wheelchairs are designed for use both indoors and outdoors. People who are planning on using an electric wheelchair outside should have good vision, to be able to avoid accidents with cars, objects, and people once outdoors. They should understand the safety concerns of operating a wheelchair, and know how to prevent common problems with electric powered wheelchairs. Always carry an extra battery and a cell phone. Make sure you understand how to navigate curbs and inclines safely so the chair doesn't flip over sideways and further injure the rider or others nearby. Disadvantages associated with using electric indoor wheelchairs include the potential of having parts brake or require servicing. Motorized parts, no matter how good a quality stand the chance of needing repair, especially with prolonged usage. Many users of electric wheelchairs would rather spend the extra money replacing electrical parts from time to time in order to enjoy the convenience the chairs afford them. Some users of electric indoor wheelchairs may enjoy the freedom their powered chair provides them around the home, and use a manually powered chair for trips or for going outdoors. This is ideal for someone who spends the majority of their time at home and who travels with a friend or family member. That way, when out and about if the wheelchair bound individual gets tired or over exerted from pushing him or herself in the manual chair, their friend can assist them. However, the advantage of having an electric indoor wheelchair around the house is worth the financial expense and inconvenience of having to own a second wheelchair for trips to the store or elsewhere.