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Redefining what's possible in injury prevention, rehabilitation research, aging and accessibility through groundbreaking scientific research with real world impact.

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UHN's KITE Research Institute

Redefining what's possible in injury prevention, rehabilitation research, aging and accessibility through groundbreaking scientific research with real world impact.

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Dr. Kristin Musselman wins UHN education excellence award

This is the 21st year UHN has given out the awards, which recognize outstanding educators in rehab and complex care.

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Dr. Kristin Musselman wins UHN education excellence award

This is the 21st year UHN has given out the awards, which recognize outstanding educators in rehab and complex care.

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Dr. Omid Aghababaei Tafreshi, Dr. Michael Ryne Horn, and Dr. Ambika Bansal have joined the KITE team.

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First Canada Leads researchers join KITE

Dr. Omid Aghababaei Tafreshi, Dr. Michael Ryne Horn, and Dr. Ambika Bansal have joined the KITE team.

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Redesigned shower room helps reduce distress in dementia patients

The room includes 10+ evidence-backed features to make showering less stressful for patients.

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Rate My Treads reveals its top winter boots for 2025

One women's casual style and three men's casual ones received high scores for traction on ice.

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Rate My Treads reveals its top winter boots for 2025

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