Your Toes Can Predict If You'll Die Early And How To Fix Your Plantar Fasciitis! - Dr. Courtney Conley (Foot Expert)

<p>What if the secret to fixing back pain, avoiding dementia, and living longer is…your feet? Dr. Courtney Conley breaks down why your shoes are failing you.</p>
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<p>Dr Courtney Conley is a physician specialising in foot and gait mechanics. She is the founder of ‘Gait Happens’ and ‘Total Health Solutions’, where she aims to educate people about the importance of the human foot to overall health.</p>
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<p>She explains: </p>
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<p>How foot pain leads to emotional distress, depression, and inactivity</p>
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<p>How 500 extra steps a day can cut heart attack risk by 7%</p>
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<p>Why 4,000 steps a day can slash dementia risk by 50%</p>
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<p>How Courtney’s overcame addiction and used movement to save her life</p>
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<p>Why children’s shoes are sabotaging their future health</p>
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<p>00:00 Intro  </p>
<p>02:22 Why Care About Feet  </p>
<p>06:07 The Most Common Foot Injuries  </p>
<p>07:49 What People Get Wrong About Foot Pain  </p>
<p>11:48 The Link Between Walking, Longevity, and Depression  </p>
<p>19:20 What Shoes Should I Wear to Help My Foot Strength?  </p>
<p>25:55 Our Feet vs. Tribe Feet  </p>
<p>28:09 Insoles Help Initially but Not Long Term  </p>
<p>30:58 1 in 3 People Will Develop Foot Pain  </p>
<p>31:36 Pain in the Heel (Plantar Fasciitis)  </p>
<p>34:04 Bigger Problems from Foot Issues  </p>
<p>35:34 Problems with Wearing Heels  </p>
<p>37:54 Characteristics of Good Shoes  </p>
<p>39:54 Super-Cushioned Running Shoes: Good or Bad?  </p>
<p>43:59 The Shocking Link Between Movement and Dementia  </p>
<p>45:16 The Rise of Run Clubs  </p>
<p>47:49 The Foot Gym  </p>
<p>48:26 Bunion Diagnoses  </p>
<p>57:12 Ads  </p>
<p>59:16 Importance of Strong Feet at the Gym  </p>
<p>1:06:17 What Is a Running Gait?  </p>
<p>1:10:02 Are We Supposed to Be Barefoot?  </p>
<p>1:17:42 Ads  </p>
<p>1:19:42 Should We Wear Socks?  </p>
<p>1:21:47 Viewer Comments  </p>
<p>1:23:46 What Happens After Ankle Injuries Heal  </p>
<p>1:26:58 What You'll Most Likely Regret in 10 Years  </p>
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<p>Research document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DOAC-Courtney-Conley-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf</p>
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