I'm 58 and, honestly, I had lost hope. My drawer was packed with things that didn’t help. There was a sleeve that slid down and soaked my leg. A bulky brace was hard to remove. I also had gels and painkillers that stopped working. My doctor shrugged and said it was wear and tear, come back when I couldn't walk. So I wasn't expecting anything from this one either.

After using it for two weeks, I walked the dog round the block without my stick — first time in over a year. The stairs still take a bit of care, but I'm not standing at the bottom dreading them the way I was. It's such a little strap, and I had my doubts, but I'm so glad I gave it one more go. Only wish I'd found it years ago.