Your feet are the foundation of your body, yet most of us spend our lives weakening them without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Courtney Conley (@drcourtneyconley) reveals how modern footwear and poor foot mechanics contribute to chronic pain, injury, and declining mobility — and what you can do to reverse it.
Drawing from her own journey beyond orthotics, Courtney explains how strengthening your feet can improve posture, balance, gait, and overall health. You'll learn simple ways to assess your foot function, why toe strength matters, and how gradual barefoot exposure can help rebuild resilient, pain-free movement. Whether you're an athlete, struggling with chronic pain, or simply want to move better for life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reclaim one of your body's most important — and overlooked — assets.
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Books:
If you’re looking for a more technical view of what we discussed, check out this book: Born to Walk, Second Edition: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement by James Earls
Dr. Courtney Conley
Dr. Courtney Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. The founder and creator of Gait Happens, she has worked with professional athletic teams including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations renowned for their comprehensive and science-based approach to patient care. An internationally recognized authority on foot mechanics and gait dynamics, her scholarly contributions encompass authorship, mentorship, educational program development, and the formulation of pioneering foot and gait methodologies while her private client list includes numerous professional athletes, A-list celebrities, global experts in medical care, and politicians.