Toronto Rehab Researchers Explore the Science Behind Winter Footwear (IMAGE)

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Toronto Rehab Researchers Explore the Science Behind Winter Footwear

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With the help of WinterLab, an underground, state-of-the art research facility located at Toronto Rehab, researchers are testing the slip resistance of winter footwear to determine which boots may reduce the risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces.

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