Effect of barefoot footwear or barefoot running on dynamic balance. Systematic review

  • Lorenzo Antonio Justo Cousiño Facultad de Fisioterapia. Universidade de Vigo.
  • Anxo Álvarez-García 1. Universidade de Vigo. Facultade de Fisioterapia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33155/ramd.v18i3.1225
Keywords: barefoot, carrera descalza, balance postural, propiocepción barefoot, barefoot running, postural balance, proprioception barefoot, Controle postural, propriocepção, Corrida

Abstract

Introduction: Barefoot (BF) footwear has gained popularity in recent years, but few studies analyze its effect on dynamic balance. Objective: To determine the effect of using barefoot footwear or running barefoot on dynamic balance in adults. Materials and Methods: A search was conducted in eight databases following the PRISMA guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane Collaboration guidelines, and methodological quality was evaluated with the PEDro scale. Results: Five RCTs were included, and the findings were contradictory. Conclusion: BF lacks evidence supporting its positive effect on dynamic balance.

Published
2026-01-08
Issue
Vol. 18 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
Section
Revisiones
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33155/ramd.v18i3.1225