Why are MASS shoes good for you?

Cartilage is the slippery tissue that coats the bones at the joint and acts as a natural shock absorber. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over one another but if it is damaged or injured it loses its function leading to arthritis, of which there are many types. When bones at joint points grate on each other, pain, stiffness, inflammation and limited movement develop leading to the most common arthritic condition, Osteoarthritis. Since the bones do not have their own blood supply, they rely on nutrients from the synovial fluid that surrounds the joint to supply the oxygen and nutrients.

Over the years, cartilage becomes thin, may fray or split or even completely wear away. The ends of the bones that meet at a joint then grate against each other leading to pain, stiffness and limited movement of the affected joint. With severe Osteoarthritis, chalky deposits of calcium crystals can form in the cartilage which is known as calcification. These deposits can dislodge from the cartilage causing the joint to become hot, red and swollen.

Since Osteoarthritis is irreversible, its prevalence increases with age. Males under 45 years of age and women over the age of 65 years tend to be more affected by the condition. Osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common global type and is more prevalent in females.

MASS shoes are purposely designed to relieve pain while maintaining, stabilising or improving joint function. They can prevent further disability and greatly improve quality of life.