The global wheelchair market has witnessed substantial growth over the past few decades owing to the rising geriatric population and increasing incidence of road accidents worldwide. Wheelchairs help improve mobility for people with disabilities or injury and are an essential medical device for assisting their movement. Advances in lightweight materials and powered technologies have enhanced wheelchair designs for improved user comfort and functionality. Growing medical infrastructure and accessibility regulations have also boosted the demand for wheelchairs across both developed and developing nations.
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The global wheelchair market growth is driven by factors such as rapidly aging populations, higher prevalence of mobility disabilities, and rising healthcare spending worldwide. However, factors like design limitations for bariatric patients and difficulties in procurement are restraining market growth. Advancements in materials and battery technologies are offering opportunities for developing innovative and personalized wheelchair models. Powered wheelchair segment is growing at a higher rate with innovations in lithium-ion batteries and joystick controls. North America dominates the market currently due to regulatory mandates favoring wheelchair accessibility. Asia Pacific is emerging as a high potential region with improving standards of living and medical infrastructure.
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