Stress Fractures

A number of consumers have reported stress fractures, particularly in the hip, knees, ankles and foot bones after wearing Skechers Shape-ups toning shoes. Skechers’ advertisements claim that these toning shoes with their unstable rocker bottoms will help tone your core and sculpt your legs, and that being off balance is “a good thing”, but do not acknowledge the potential dangers the shoes pose for the wearer. These unbalanced shoes force the body to distribute the weight unnaturally, putting pressure on areas of the body that was not meant to carry weight and increases the chance of a significant injury.

Skechers Stress Fracture Injuries

A stress fracture can form when weight-bearing bones are put under undue stress over an extended period of time. The fatigue theory claims that when the muscles are too tired and cannot cushion the bones as well, the bones bear more impact with every step. Hip fractures, ankle fractures, and knee fractures are tiny little cracks in the bone, which develop as a result of overuse and can result in debilitating pain. Skechers Shape-ups promotes the likelihood of a stress fracture injury because of its unbalancing sole. The pain people often mistake as post-work out soreness can possibly be the result of over taxing their body in an unnatural and potentially dangerous routine.

Stress Fracture Symptoms & Treatment

Because stress fractures are hairline cracks, they may not be visible with a simple X-ray; a CT scan, MRI, or even a 3-phase bone scan may be required for a diagnosis. If you suffer from pain during normal day-to-day activities that is correlated with your weight bearing activity, and exhibit swelling, tenderness, and possibly bruising in the affected area, it is advisable to seek a doctor for a diagnosis. Skechers Shape-ups’ tall and squishy sole leaves the wearer in constant imbalance that forces their muscles to strain overtime and unnaturally in order to keep the wearer upright. Consistent use of these shoes can easily result in a stress fracture that should be addressed immediately. In the best of circumstances, treatment may only involve therapy in walking boots or a brace and some painkillers. However, severe stress fractures may require complete immobilization of the leg with either a cast or a splint, or even surgery.

Severe Stress Fractures Compensation

If you have suffered from stress fractures as a result of wearing Skechers Shape-ups, you may be entitled for compensation. Injuries arising from bad products deserve compensation for the medical fees, lost wages, and diminished quality of life. Skechers Shape-ups hit the market with a lot of promises, but failed to properly test the safety of its product. Toning shoes and their unstable soles can be the source of several different kinds of injuries, and the potential short-term and long-term dangers of wearing these shoes had not been adequately tested.

Dangerous Product Liability Lawyers

If Skechers Shape-ups you have been the cause of your stress fractures, please contact a personal injury lawyer, as you may have a case. Estey Bomberger product liability attorneys have handled dozens of product liability cases and are currently working with several people who have been injured while wearing Skechers Shape-ups. We offer a free consultation and handle all of our cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning no up front cost to you. Call or email us now to set up a free confidential consultation.