STRIDE Powder 150g
Stride PLUS helps joint pain and muscle heal and repair.
The joint is where two or more bones meet. Each bone end is protected
with a layer of cartilage; the entire joint is enclosed in the synovial capsule
which is filled with synovial fluid. Bones provide a frame to support the
body and protect the organs, muscles and blood vessels.
The Cartilage Matrix
The cartilage matrix is composed of collagen fibres and chondrocytes.
Chondrocytes produce and maintain proteoglycans which are made up of
proteins and Glycosaminoglycan (GAG chains).
Synovial Fluid
Cartilage
Bone
Synovial Membrane
Synovial Joint
Hyaluronic Acid
Collagen
Core Protein
GAG Chains
STRIDE
Proteoglycan
PLUS
HYALURONIC ACID
Impaired function of skeletal joints can dramatically reduce joint flexion,
movement and mobility. This seriously decreases a dogs life quality
with affected animals exhibiting decreased activity levels, stiffness and
inability to partake in walks or play.
Predisposing factors can be:
• Congenital
Certain breeds may also have a genetic predisposition towards
skeletal joint diseases. Surveys have found 9.4% of Retrievers
were affected by Hip Dysplasia (FCRSA Health Survey) while the cumulative
hazard rate for cCHD in Boxers from 7 weeks to 8 years of age is
8.5% (Van Hagen et al.)
• Developmental (Osteochondrosis and Hip Dysplasia)
Developmental problems will typically occur during periods of
rapid growth between 3 and 9 months of age.
• Traumatic (fractures and dislocations).