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People living with duchenne, lose their ability to walk therefore they require the use of a wheelchair. there are two types of wheelchairs that are likely to be used by duchenne boys. Electric and manual wheelchairs, these are usually provided by a part of the NHS called the wheelchair services to those with limited or no ability to walk.
Electrical powered wheelchairs
Electric powered wheelchairs are ideal for anyone who does not possess the strength or ability to cope with a manual chair. Rechargeable batteries mounted under the seat supply power to electric motors that drive either two or all four of the wheels. As with a car, the different drive arrangements determine the way that the wheelchair moves and manoeuvres.
manual wheelchairs are used as an alternative to electric powered wheelchairs, as the electric powered wheelchair is not always accessible, for instance in the of the wheelchair being out of order