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MBT Research

More than 40 research projects have been conducted with universities in Europe and North America and more than 20 different articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals about MBT footwear. Peer-reviewed studies are published and their claims approved by researchers in relevant fields, and are only recommended for publication if they meet certain standards of expertise.
MBT is very active in the medical and scientific community, which includes partnership of the European College of Sports Science and contribution to the Christian Doppler Research Association.

A selection of studies about the effects of MBTs on the body

  Lower extremity joint loading during level walking with Masai barefoot technology shoes in overweight males. Buchecker M., Wagner H. , Pfusterschmied J., Stöggl T.L., & Müller E.   Download Abstract   Standing in an unstable shoe increases postural sway and muscle activity of selected smaller extrinsic foot muscles. Landry S., Nigg B.M., & Tecante K.   Download Abstract   Effects of an unstable shoe construction on balance in women aged over 50 years. Ramstrand N., Thuesen A.H., Nielsen D.B., & Rusaw D.   Download Abstract   Short and Long Term Adaptation of Variability during Walking using Unstable (MBT) shoes. Stöggl T., Haudum A., Birklbauer J., Murrer M., & Müller E.   Download Abstract   The effectiveness of MBT shoes in plyometric training with soccer players. Korsten K., Mornieux G., & Gollhofer A.   Download Abstract   The Effectiveness of an unstable shoe on golf performance and a reduction of low back pain. Nigg B.M., Davis E.M., & Emery C.   Download Abstract   Effects of selected preventive concepts on functional health in persons with non-specific chronic recurrent neck pain. Henkel J., Bak P., Otto R., & Smolenski U.C.   Download Abstract   The MBT as a Therapeutic Device to treat Ankle Joint Instabilities. Kaelin X.   Download Abstract   Masai Barefoot Technology in an operational setting. Bauer C. & Brand R.   Download Abstract   Functional testing of the MBT shoe compared to sensorimotor training. Korsten K., Mornieux G., Walter N., & Gollhofer A.   Download Abstract   Pressure distribution of diabetic patients after sensory-motor training with unstable shoe construction. Mätzler M., Bochdansky T., & Abboud R.   Download Abstract   The effects of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear on posture: an experimental designed study. New P., & Pearce J.   Download Abstract   Sensory Motor Training for Active Completion of Osteopathic Treatment. Mätzler M., Bochdansky T., Cochrane L., & Abboud R.   Download Abstract   Unstable Shoe Construction and Reduction of Pain in Osteoarthritis Patients. Nigg B.M., Emery C., & Hiemstra   Download Abstract   Changes in gait and EMG when walking with the Masai Barefoot Technique. Romkes J., Rudmann C., & Brunner R.   Download Abstract   Effect of an unstable shoe construction on lower extremity gait characteristics. Nigg B.M., Hintzen S., & Ferber R.   Download Abstract