SIXPAD Foot Fit 3 Series Certified as Kanagawa Prefecture's 'ME-BYO BRAND'; Selected for Kanagawa ME-BYO Living Lab Demonstration Project

MTG Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; President: Tsuyoshi Matsushita) is pleased to announce that the "SIXPAD Foot Fit 3 Series" from its total wellness brand, SIXPAD, has been certified as a "ME-BYO BRAND" by Kanagawa Prefecture.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce that a joint research project using this product with Yokohama City University has been selected for the FY2025 Kanagawa ME-BYO Living Lab Demonstration Project.

SIXPAD aims to promote the social implementation of ME-BYO (pre-symptomatic) improvement solutions in collaboration with local governments, medical institutions, and research organizations, contributing to the realization of vibrant lives for people around the world.

Overview of "ME-BYO BRAND"

By certifying excellent ME-BYO-related products and services as "ME-BYO BRAND," Kanagawa Prefecture aims to promote the appeal of the ME-BYO industry and drive its industrialization. Certification is awarded to products expected to contribute to the visualization and improvement of the pre-symptomatic state in areas such as lifestyle habits, life functions, mental health/stress, and cognitive function, thereby leading to changes in the awareness and behavior of prefecture residents.

The "Foot Fit 3 Series" was certified for its innovative functionality that allows simultaneous stimulation of the soles, calves, and shins via EMS*1, and its design that enables even elderly individuals with difficulty exercising to continue usage without strain.

*1 EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)

Overview of the "Kanagawa ME-BYO Living Lab" Demonstration Project

The Kanagawa ME-BYO Living Lab is an initiative that supports demonstration sites within local communities and workplaces so that residents can work on improving their pre-symptomatic health with greater peace of mind. The prefecture selects demonstration plans and conducts post-implementation evaluations, supporting the acquisition of scientific evidence and the construction of social implementation models in collaboration with local governments, medical institutions, and research organizations.

The joint research project with Yokohama City University using SIXPAD, titled "A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of EMS Therapy on Improving Walking Function in Elderly Individuals Capable of Independent Walking," has been selected for the FY2025 demonstration project.