A few years ago I saw some spring loaded gadgets that replaced the lower section in adjustable aluminium crutches. I can't find any reference to them now....do any of you have any contacts for shock absorbing crutches? Stephen GB Kirker MD FRCPI Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine Box 120, Disablement Services Centre & Lewin Stroke & Rehab Unit Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge CB2 2QQ 01223 217870 fax 01223 242038 www.EasternRehabGroup.org.uk <http://www.easternrehabgroup.org.uk/>