Are non-slip socks really 'non-slip'? An analysis of slip resistance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-slip socks have been suggested as a means of preventing accidental falls due to slips. This study compared the relative slip resistance of commercially available non-slip socks with other foot conditions, namely bare feet, compre...

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Main Authors: Haines Terrence, Chari Satyan, Varghese Paul, Economidis Alyssia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/39