Watching our parents grow older and encounter health scares, face age-related changes or develop medical conditions can be a frightening experience. It leaves many people feeling stuck between wanting to help, and there being only so much that they can practically do.

We’re all familiar with the sudden, painful and involuntary tightening of the muscles in our feet or legs known as a cramp, and in pregnancy, cramps often become even more common, affecting over 50% of women during the second and third trimesters. But what are cramps, why does pregnancy bring them on, and is there anything that can be done to help with cramps? Today, our podiatrists are talking all about foot and leg cramps in pregnancy.

These days, buying a new sports shoe can be a confusing process. First, it feels like you’ve got to commit to a dedicated activity and decide between a running shoe, walking shoe, cross-trainer, netball shoe – or one of the other options. Then, you’re confronted with a range of extra features and ‘specialised technologies’ that may be in-built into your shoe.