Treating lower extremity conditions is a lot like treating a broken bone. A broken bone will heal by preventing motion at the fracture site. Immobilization with a cast is a traditional treatment tool for someone who has a broken bone. Preventing motion at the fracture site allows the bone healing cells to cross the fracture [...]

Government statistics report about 4.4 million suffer from bunions every year. Bunions affect more women than men and can be the different footwear worn. High heels and narrow toe box shoes along with gait abnormalities contribute to the development of bunions. The deviation of the first metatarsal can make it specially difficult to find footwear. [...]

Recent researched published in the Scandanavian Journal of Medicine and Science and reported in Lower Extremity Review, January 2014 found a 39% reduction in running injury rates if runners used multiple running shoes during their running week as compared to runners who predominantly used only one pair of shoes. The study theorized that alternating shoes [...]

ITB syndrome is a common cause of pain to the outside knee often seen in runners. This painful overuse injury is caused when the Iliotibial band which runs from the hip to the shin through the latter side of the leg  loses flexibility and becomes tight or inflamed after constant use. There are a few [...]

Dynamic stretching is an active form of warm up. It uses controlled movements to stretch the targeted muscle group in small increments while increasing the body’s blood flow and getting you mentally ready for the physical work ahead. The ideal dynamic stretching consists of leg, arm, and torso swings which gently take your body to [...]

Early treatment is crucial to a speedy recovery and will help relieve pain promptly. Limitation of activity is not enough to decrease load through the metatarsal. Immobilization with post-surgical shoe at least can be done but more preferably with the use of a removable cast boot or CAM walker for a three to four week [...]

Meeting with a physician is key for early diagnosis and treatment of a metatarsal stress fracture. In many cases patients meet with physicians and report not having a traumatic injury or even increase in activity over the period of time pain becomes apparent. Injury to the metatarsals can be very subtle as day’s walking in [...]

The Klog Forest is the SLO Motion Shoes November shoe of the month! Shoe Description The new Klogs line at SLO Motion Shoes has been very popular since its arrival. One of the stand out shoes from the great line is the Forest Mary Jane. The Forest offers cutout accents on a soft leather upper which make [...]

Stress fractures are caused by repetitive mechanical forces applied to a bone during activities such as walking or running. The magnitude of the forces seen during these activities exceed the amount the metatarsal bones are designed to endure which leads to microscopic fracture patterns. The frequency of fracture distribution from most to least common is [...]

The Aetrex Kailey is the SLO Motion Shoes October shoe of the month! Shoe Description The Aetrex Kailey just arrived here at SLO Motion Shoes. This great ankle boot offers both stability and style with a color which is perfect for the coming fall months here in the Central Coast. The Kailey is awesome for [...]

The New Balance 928 walker is the September shoe of the month here at SLO Motion Shoes!

The Taos Party sandal has been a customer favorite here at SLO Motion Shoes thanks to its great comfort and style. This party-ready sandal features adjustable instep and forefoot straps for a comfortable fit, a contoured footbed with Aegis microbe shield for lasting protection, and full grain leather upper. Come by SLO Motion Shoes to […]