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I heard someone in Newcastle has been getting people with cerebral palsy & osteoporosis to stand or sit on a vibrating plate, which improves their bone density....maybe you could look at the effect of using wheelchair on rough ground on bone density! Stephen GB Kirker MD FRCPI Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine Box 120, Disablement Services Centre & Lewin Stroke & Rehab Unit Addenbrookes NHS Trust Cambridge CB2 2QQ 01223 217870 fax 01223 242038 -----Original Message----- From: Chris Swift [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 09 December 2003 11:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Off Road Mobility Wheelchairs Dear members, I am investigating off road mobility for physically disabled individuals, particularly wheelchair users, looking at the effects of vibration, vehicle control and land access. The research is part of a EngD programme at Cranfield University. Would you be able to offer your thoughts regarding my research aims and objectives? It would be very beneficial to have feedback from professionals working in the field of assistive technology before they are finalised. More information on my proposed research can be found at http://www.offroadmobility.org.uk. I would be extremely interested to find, and open dialogue with, any researchers in this or similar areas currently working in the UK; I'm keen not to repeat work already done. I'm also keen to locate other researchers working in similar areas (such aswheelchair mobility, effects of whole-body vibration) throughout the UK. I very much look forward to hearing your thoughts, best regards, Chris Swift. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 12/08/2003