• The effect of footwear on postural control in bipedal quiet stance 

      Federolf, Peter; Roos, Lilian; Nigg, Benno (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Assessments of the occurrence of falls in elderly populations reported an increased risk when barefoot as compared to shod conditions, suggesting that footwear has an effect on the postural control system. However, the ...
    • Unstable shoes: Functional concepts and scientific evidence 

      Nigg, Benno; Federolf, Peter; von Tscharner, Vinzenz; Nigg, Sandro (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-17)
      The purpose of this study was to discuss (a) the conceptual idea behind unstable footwear and (b) the validity and scientific support of some selected claims made with respect to unstable shoes. The concept is that unstable ...