Dr. Courtney Conley is the creator of Gait Happens, an online education company helping people from around the globe improve their foot function. She has taken the past several years to develop online courses to educate clinicians on foot anatomy, the importance of foot health and the truths behind modern footwear.
Topics & Timestamps:
00:00:00 Understanding Foot Health and its Importance
00:05:00 Evolution and Impact of Medieval Footwear
00:09:33 Transitioning to Minimalist Footwear Safely
00:14:49 Choosing the Right Running Footwear
00:19:53 Understanding Foot and Toe Dissociation
00:25:28 The Benefits of Running Barefoot
00:30:00 Transitioning to Barefoot: A Guide for Runners
00:35:01 The Importance of Proper Footwear for Children's Development
00:39:58 Reactive vs. Proactive Health Care for Runners
00:45:08 The Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes
00:50:10 Shoe Rotation Benefits and Strategies
00:54:55 Understanding Pronation and Foot Strength
01:00:00 Evolution of Shoe Dynamics: Heel to Toe Drop and Stack Height
01:04:53 The Importance of Strengthening Glutes for Longevity
01:09:47 Transitioning to Wider Toe Box Shoes
01:15:07 The Revival of the Minimalist Movement in Fitness
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