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  WHEELCHAIRS (POWERED AND MANUAL)
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wheelchairs (Powered and Manual) in Thousands of Units and US$ Million. The specific product segments analyzed are Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs, and Powered Scooters. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 128 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 21st Century Scientific Inc., Graham-Field Health Products, Inc., Invacare Corporation, LEVO AG, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Permobil, Inc., Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Company Ltd., Pride Mobility Product Corp., and Sunrise Medical, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3368  PAGES:    319
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  128  MARKET DATA TABLES:   140
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  WHEELCHAIRS (POWERED AND MANUAL) (Complete Report) Pages : 319   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY69$2250
  1. Market Overview & Outlook.....II-12 $400  
   A Healthy Wheelchairs Market.....II-1
The United States - Largest Market for Wheelchairs.....II-1
Table 1: World Market for Wheelchairs – Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2000-2010 - Japan, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Rest of World, US, Canada and Europe for Value Sales (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1
1$300
   Table 2: World Market for Wheelchairs - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2000-2010 - Japan, Rest of World, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, US, Canada and Europe for Unit Sales (In ‘000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Reimbursement – Uncertain Environment.....II-2
North American Powered Wheelchair Market – Impact of Reimbursement Levels.....II-2
1$300
  2. Trends & Issues.....II-37 $800  
   Innovation – A Source of Competitive Advantage.....II-3
Table 3: Leading Players in the World Market for Wheel Chairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Company for Pride Mobility, Invacare, Pihsiang, Sunrise Medical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-3
Lightweight Wheelchairs Flood the Market.....II-3
1$300
   Manual Wheelchairs – Still in Demand.....II-4
Ultra-light & Powered Versions Witnessing Maximum Change.....II-4
Smart Wheelchairs – An Emerging Market.....II-4
Aging Population - Major Factor Impacting Current and Future Demand.....II-4
1$100
   Table 4: Percentage of Population Aged 65+ of Total Population for 2000, 2005, and 2010 for North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Sunrise and Invacare: Two Major Competitors in the Wheelchairs Market.....II-5
1$300
   Product Differentiation Through Innovation & Technological Superiority.....II-6
Technological Advancements Equip Disabled Persons with Greater Mobility.....II-6
Emerging Niches in Wheelchairs Market.....II-6
1$100
   Technological Change Driven by the Younger Generation of the Disabled.....II-7
Demand & Technology Set to Drive the Market.....II-7
Repair & Maintenance Costs - A Major Cause of Concern.....II-7
The New Role of Power Wheelchairs and Scooters.....II-7
1$100
   Electric Scooter – Is it a Medical Necessity or Life-Enhancement Product?.....II-8
Sports Utility Wheelchairs – Boon for Athletes with Disabilities.....II-8
1$100
   Standing Wheelchairs – What the Future Holds?.....II-9
1$100
  3. Wheelchairs - A Historical Perspective.....II-102 $200  
   A Chronology of Wheelchair Development.....II-10
2$200
  4. Product Overview.....II-128 $800  
   Mobility Aids - Helping to Move the Immobile.....II-12
Wheeled Mobility - Moving on Wheels.....II-12
Basic Wheelchair - The No Frills Chair for All.....II-12
1$100
   Prescription Wheelchairs - Comfortable Aid for Chronic Users.....II-13
Essential principles, While Selecting a Wheelchair.....II-13
Changes in the Designs and Components Over the Years.....II-13
1$100
   Sports Utility Wheelchairs.....II-14
Power-Drive Wheelchairs - A Boon to Severely Crippled.....II-14
The Other Side of the Boon.....II-14
A Glance at Materials Used for Wheelchairs.....II-14
Steel Alloys.....II-14
1$100
   Aircraft Grade Aluminum.....II-15
High Performance Alloy.....II-15
Titanium.....II-15
Table 5: Relative Weight of Wheelchairs by Material Type for Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium Alloy (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15
Manual Wheelchairs.....II-15
1$300
   Institutional/Nursing Home/Depot Chairs.....II-16
Specialty Chairs.....II-16
Standard/Everyday Chairs.....II-16
Child/Junior Chairs.....II-16
Lightweight/Sports Chairs.....II-16
1$100
   Components of a Wheelchair.....II-17
Frame .....II-17
Upholstery.....II-17
Seating System.....II-17
Wheels/Tires.....II-17
Powered Wheelchair.....II-17
Additional Components of Power Wheelchair.....II-17
Controls.....II-17
1$100
   Drive System.....II-18
Special Features.....II-18
A Review of Power Wheelchair Batteries.....II-18
Battery – Critical in Power Wheelchair Performance.....II-18
Shortcomings of Wet-Cell Batteries.....II-18
Gel-Cell Batteries Have their Disadvantages too.....II-18
1$100
   A Probable Solution.....II-19
Gel-Cell & Wet-Cell Lead-Acid Batteries: A Comparison.....II-19
Limitations in Healthcare Market Hamper Technology Growth.....II-19
Powered (Electric) Scooter.....II-19
Components of an Electric Scooter.....II-19
Types of Scooters.....II-19
1$100
  5. Home Health Care Industry.....II-204 $400  
   Home Health Care: Foremost Driver of Wheelchair Sales.....II-20
Home Care - An Inevitable Part of Federal Heath Care Reform.....II-20
Diagnostic Related Groups Trigger Home Care Growth.....II-20
Consolidation in the Home Medical Equipment Industry.....II-20
Invacare Vs. Sunrise.....II-20
1$100
   Shift Towards Home Care - A Worldwide Trend.....II-21
Factors Fundamental to Growth of Home Care Industry.....II-21
An Overview of Some of the Important Factors.....II-21
The Aging Population.....II-21
1$100
   Economic Benefits of Home Care.....II-22
Advances in Technology.....II-22
More Active Lifestyles for the Disabled.....II-22
1$100
   Patient Preference for Home Care.....II-23
Factors Impacting Purchase Decision.....II-23
Price: Gaining in Importance.....II-23
Pricing Pressures - A Constant Feature of the Market.....II-23
1$100
  6. Product Launches/Developments.....II-2415 $900  
   Lasher Sport Introduces Two New Wheelchairs.....II-24
Colours N Motion Introduces 3 New Wheelchairs.....II-24
Remploy Introduces Stackable Wheelchair.....II-24
1$100
   Earplug Provides Steer-by-tongue Control.....II-25
TGA Introduces Latest Scooter.....II-25
Permobil Launches Latest Pediatric Wheelchair.....II-25
Sunrise Medical Launches Kid Rock™.....II-25
1$100
   Sunrise Medical Launches Ultra Light Wheelchairs.....II-26
Quantum Expands Q6 Series with Quantum 600 Power Chair with XL Package.....II-26
Honda Introduces Monpal ML200 4-Wheel Scooter.....II-26
Remploy to Introduce Flexible Optimo Wheelchair.....II-26
1$100
   Graham-Field Launches E&J Paramount Manual Folding Wheelchair.....II-27
Dane Technologies Launches Wheelchair Moverฎ.....II-27
Pride Adds Go-Go Elite Traveller to Go-Go Travel Mobility Line.....II-27
1$100
   Quantum Rehab Expands Options of TRU-Balance Pediatric Tilt.....II-28
Invacare Launches Crossfire™ T6 Ultralightweight Wheelchair.....II-28
Graham-Field Introduces E&J Everest Lite Power Wheelchair.....II-28
Trekinetic Introduces K-2 All Terrain Wheelchair.....II-28
1$100
   Quantum Rehab Launches Litestream XF Manual Wheelchair.....II-29
Graham-Field Unveils New E&J Bariatric Transport Chair .....II-29
Pride Mobility Products Introduces Jazzy Select Power Chair.....II-29
AIST Develops Electronic Wheelchair with 360 Degree Sensors.....II-29
Graham-Field Introduces E&J Metroฎ IC4.....II-29
1$100
   Pride Lift Chairs Launches Three New Lines of Lift Chairs.....II-30
Suzuki Introduces New Motorized Wheelchair Powered by Fuel Cell.....II-30
Graham-Field Rolls Out New E&J Metro IC3 with Nylon Upholstery.....II-30
Pride Mobility Introduces Celebrity XL Scooter.....II-30
Quantum Rehab Launches TRU-Balance 2 Power Positioning System.....II-30
1$100
   Pride Mobility Launches Go-Go Ultra X.....II-31
Silver Star Lifts Launches New Lift, SilverBoom 300.....II-31
Sunrise Unveils New Quickie ฎ GTX Line.....II-31
Graham-Field Introduces New E&J Manual and Power Wheelchair Model.....II-31
Pride Mobility Products Introduces Jazzy Select 14 Power Chair.....II-31
1$100
   Quantum Rehab Launches New Q-Logic Drive Control System.....II-32
All-terrain Wheelchair Enters Global Market.....II-32
Pride’s Quantumฎ Rehab Division Launches Quantum 6000 Power Chair.....II-32
Suzuki Motor Launches Electrically Operated Wheelchair.....II-32
1$100
   Stair Climber Wheelchair Enters Market.....II-33
Posture Mobility Services Products Enters Market.....II-33
Pride Mobility Introduces Pride Gear.....II-33
Pride Mobility Develops the Jazzy 600.....II-33
Lasher Sport Develops Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs.....II-33
Graham-Field Health Products Launches a New Industry Compatible Wheelchair.....II-33
1$100
   Invacare Introduces TDX5 Power Wheelchair.....II-34
Sunrise Medical Unveils the Quickie Ti Titanium LE Manual Wheelchair.....II-34
Sunrise Medical Launches the Quickie Freestyle Power Chair.....II-34
Supracor Develops Stimulite Wheel Chair Cushion.....II-34
Sunrise Launches New Quickie Chameleon.....II-34
FDA Approves Advanced Battery-Powered Wheelchair.....II-34
1$100
   Wheelchairs of Kansas Adds New Option to Overlander/PEV 2000.....II-35
New Manual Assist Wheelchair from Independence Technology.....II-35
New Wheelchair Range from DMA.....II-35
Sinclair Launches New Wheelchair Drive Unit (WDU).....II-35
Medline Adds a New Wheelchair to Excel Series.....II-35
Universal Mobility Line of Products from Universal Group.....II-35
1$100
   Curtis Instruments’ Wheelchair Controller Provides Power with Smoothness.....II-36
Flotech Adjuster Chair from Medical Support Systems.....II-36
Sinclair and Daka Introduce Electrically Assisted Wheelchair Drive Unit.....II-36
J&J Unveils iGlide Power Assist Wheelchair.....II-36
Johnson & Johnson Unveils Independence 3000 iBOT Transporter.....II-36
1$100
   For-A and Kokusai Team-up to Develop Wheelchairs with Navigation System.....II-37
Adorno Rogers Technology Bags Patent for Folding Wheelchair Design.....II-37
British Columbia Institute Technology Student Designs All-terrain Wheelchair.....II-37
Independence Technology LLC of Japan Develops Electronic Wheelchair that can Climb
  Stairs.....II-37
India’s IRIS and CAIR Begins Work on Creating Intelligent Battery-Operated
  Wheelchair.....II-37
1$100
   PML Flightline Unveils new wheelchair controller.....II-38
TJ Frazier Introduces Rural Pursuits Vehicle.....II-38
New Wheelchair Design from Osaka University Researchers.....II-38
Powered Wheelchair with Computer Controlled Motor.....II-38
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-394 $400  
   Wabtec Corporation Acquires Ricon.....II-39
Dane Technologies Completes the Acquisition of LEVO AG.....II-39
Creative Technology Acquires PlainSense Wheelchairs.....II-39
Sunrise Medical Associates with Dyna Vox, Introduces Hi-tech Wheelchair.....II-39
1$100
   Invacare Closes Manual Wheelchair Line.....II-40
Southern Home Medical Acquires Wheelchairs Plus.....II-40
Remploy Inaugurates New Production Facility for Aurora Wheelchairs.....II-40
The Scooter Store Inaugurates a New McAllen Retail Outlet.....II-40
Pride Mobility Acquires Silver Star Mobility.....II-40
1$100
   Nordic Acquires Majority Stake in Permobil International.....II-41
Graham-Field Selects Valence Technology.....II-41
Sunrise Medical Acquires Three Companies.....II-41
Invacare Acquires WP Domus GmbH.....II-41
1$100
   Invacare’s Agreement with VYATEK SPORTS to Minimize Wheelchairs Weight.....II-42
Invacare Acquires Motion Concepts Inc......II-42
Graham-Field Health Products Closes Bay Shore, NY Plant.....II-42
Invacare Acquires Minority Stake in Assistive Technology.....II-42
Kawamura Cycle Establishes Joint Venture Wheelchair Manufacturing Plant in
  China.....II-42
Bombardier Inc Bags Contract from GO Transit.....II-42
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-433 $300  
   21st Century Scientific Inc. (USA).....II-43
Graham-Field Health Products, Inc. (USA).....II-43
Invacare Corporation (USA).....II-43
1$100
   LEVO AG (Switzerland).....II-44
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH (Germany).....II-44
Permobil Inc. (USA).....II-44
Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan).....II-44
Pride Mobility Product Corp. (USA).....II-44
Sunrise Medical, Inc. (USA).....II-44
2$200
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-46   
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 9: World Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$300
   Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 13: World Long-Term Projections for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 19: World Long-Term Projections for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 21: World Long-Term Projections for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 25: World Long-Term Projections for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 27: World Long-Term Projections for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Powered Scooters by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
III. MARKET82$1950
  1. The United States.....III-121 $1375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Demand to Come from Aging Baby Boomer Generation.....III-1
Declining Prices.....III-1
Sunrise and Invacare: Leading Players.....III-1
1$75
   Trends in the Market.....III-2
Funding Obstacles Hamper the Growth of Powered Wheelchairs & Scooters.....III-2
K0011 Powered Wheelchairs – Different from the Lot.....III-2
High-End Power Wheelchairs Market – Still Growing.....III-2
1$75
   New Entrants Find the Going Tough.....III-3
R&D and Marketing – Two Important Aspects of the Market.....III-3
NY Market Shuns New & High-End Products.....III-3
1$75
   Adverse Affect of Third-Party Reimbursement.....III-4
Market Structure.....III-4
Standard Products.....III-4
Power-Operated Vehicles.....III-4
Rehab Technology Products.....III-4
1$75
   EXIM Stats.....III-5
Table 30: US Exports of Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for Canada, UK, New Zealand, Denmark, Australia, France, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 31: US Imports of Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for China, Taiwan, Mexico, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Denmark, Japan and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$150
   Table 32: US Exports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for Canada, UK, New Zealand, Denmark, France, El Salvador, South Korea, Australia, Japan and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 33: US Imports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for China, Taiwan, Sweden, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, France and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
   Table 34: US Exports of Non-Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for Canada, Australia, South Korea, Japan, UK, Israel, Netherlands, Switzerland, France and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 35: US Imports of Non-Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for China, Mexico, Taiwan, Canada, Indonesia, Denmark, Japan, Germany, UK and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
Competitive Scenario.....III-7
Invacare – Leader in Standard & Powered Wheelchairs Market.....III-7
1$150
   Table 36: Leading Players in the US Market for Lightweight Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical, Graham-Field Health Products, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 37: Leading Players in the US Market for Ultra-Light Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical, TiSport, Permobil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   Table 38: Leading Players in the US Market for Pediatric Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Company for Sunrise Medical, Invacare, Convaid, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 39: Leading Players in the US Market for Powered Wheelchairs (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical, Pride Mobility, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
   Table 40: Leading Players in the US Market for Electric Scooters (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Pride Mobility, Invacare, Shoprider, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Wheelchairs of Kansas – Specialist in Bariatric Wheelchairs.....III-10
Table 41: Leading Players in the US Market for Bariatric Wheelchairs (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Wheelchairs of Kansas, Invacare, Sunrise Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Product Launches.....III-114$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-152$100
   Key Players.....III-17
21st Century Scientific Inc......III-17
Evermed.....III-17
Graham-Field Health Products, Inc......III-17
Invacare Corporation.....III-17
1$75
   Permobil Inc......III-18
Pride Mobility Product Corp......III-18
Sunrise Medical, Inc......III-18
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-19
Table 42: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 43: US Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 45: US Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 46: US 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 47: US 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-226 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-22
EXIM Stats.....III-22
Table 48: Canadian Exports of Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 49: Canadian Imports of Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Germany and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 50: Canadian Exports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, Netherlands, China and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 51: Canadian Imports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, Taiwan, China, Australia, UK, Germany and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 52: Canadian Exports of Non-Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, Denmark, Ireland and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 53: Canadian Imports of Non-Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Country for US, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-24
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-25
Table 54: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 55: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
   Table 56: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

Table 57: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Table 58: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 59: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-2811 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-28
The Wheelchairs Market.....III-28
Table 60: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs (2000 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales of Wheelchairs for Under Local/National Government Supply Programs, Hospitals and Other Institutions and Individual Persons (Full Payment by Individuals) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   Competitive Factors in Japanese Wheelchairs Market.....III-29
Focus on Health and Comfort.....III-29
New Buildings and Facilities to Support Wheelchairs.....III-29
Long-Term Insurance Program – An Overview.....III-29
1$75
   New Program Gives Boost to Rental Market.....III-30
Import Scenario in the Recent Past.....III-30
Growing Imports.....III-30
Table 61: Percentage of Population Aged above 65 for 1990-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 62: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Volume Imports for 1997-2001 for Manual Wheelchairs and Powered Wheelchairs in ’000 Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

Table 63: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Volume Imports for 1997-2001 for Manual Wheelchairs and Powered Wheelchairs (In ฅ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
   China – Major Exporter of Manual Wheelchairs to Japan (In Volume).....III-32
Table 64: Japanese Market for Manual Wheelchairs: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports by Country for 1997-2001 for China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, US, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
Taiwan Leads Powered Wheel Chairs Imports (In Volume).....III-32
1$150
   Table 65: Japanese Market for Powered Wheelchairs: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports by Country for 1997-2001 for Taiwan, China, Sweden, South Korea, US and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
Value Imports (Manual Wheelchairs & Powered Wheelchairs).....III-33
Table 66: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country for 2001 for Manual Wheelchairs and Powered Wheelchairs for China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, US, Sweden, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   An Overview of Distribution Channels.....III-34
Japanese Home Health Care Industry - A Review.....III-34
1$75
   Increased Hospitalization Expenses.....III-35
Hospitals Operating at Losses.....III-35
Product Launch.....III-35
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-35
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-36
Table 67: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 68: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 69: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 70: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 71: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

Table 72: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-397 $825  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-39
Market Overview.....III-39
UK & Germany – Major Markets in Europe.....III-39
B. Market Analytics.....III-39
Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 74: European Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 76: European Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 77: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 78: European Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

Table 79: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 80: European Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 81: European 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 82: European 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 83: European 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
   Table 84: European 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
  4a. France.....III-464 $375  
   Market Analysis.....III-46
Table 85: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 86: French Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 87: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 88: French Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 89: French 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
   Table 90: French 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-504 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-50
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH – A Leading Player.....III-50
B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 91: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
   Table 92: German Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

Table 93: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 94: German Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 95: German 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 96: German 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-545 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-54
Product Launches.....III-54
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-551$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-56
Table 97: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

Table 98: UK Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$150
   Table 99: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 100: UK Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
   Table 101: UK 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 102: UK 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
  4d. Italy.....III-594 $375  
   Market Analysis.....III-59
Table 103: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
   Table 104: Italian Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 105: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 106: Italian Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 107: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
   Table 108: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$150
  4e. Rest of Europe.....III-636 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
An Overview of Select Markets.....III-63
Belgium.....III-63
Home Health Care in Belgium.....III-63
Distribution Channels and Practices.....III-63
1$75
   Table 109: Belgian Market for Home Healthcare Equipment: Percentage Breakdown by Distribution Channel for 2002 and 2005 for Bandagists, Medical Distributors and Pharmacies & Pharmacy Wholesalers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
Finland.....III-64
Health Care and Rehabilitation Market.....III-64
Market Affected Due to Reduced Spending.....III-64
Production.....III-64
Imports in the Recent Past.....III-64
1$150
   Table 110: Wheelchairs Market in Finland: Import Breakdown by Country of Origin for 2002 for Sweden, Germany, Others and the United States (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
Portugal.....III-65
End-Users.....III-65
Distribution.....III- 65
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III- 66
Table 111: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 112: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$150
   Table 113: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67

Table 114: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$150
   Table 115: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs,Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 116: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-694 $425  
   Market Analysis.....III-69
Table 117: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$150
   Table 118: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70

Table 119: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$150
   Table 120: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 121: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$150
   Table 122: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for the Years 2000, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-736 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-73
An Overview of Select Markets.....III-73
Argentina.....III-73
Medical Equipment Market.....III-73
Distribution.....III-73
Rehabilitation Equipment Market.....III-73
Imports.....III-73
Distribution Practices.....III-73
1$75
   Domestic Orthopedic Equipment Market in Argentina.....III-74
Competition.....III-74
End-Users.....III-74
Mexico.....III-74
Market for Rehabilitation Equipment.....III-74
1$75
   Production.....III-75
Competition.....III-75
B. Market Analytics.....III-75
Table 123: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment – Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75