"Worst Thing for Ages 50 Plus Decreasing Lifespan!" - How to Stay Young, Improve Walking & Build Muscle (Video)

We don’t often think of foot health as a factor in longevity. However, falls, hip fractures, and early mortality statistics show that foot health is just as essential for long-term wellness as other factors we prioritize. Today’s guest has made it her mission to bring foot health to the forefront of conversations about optimal health, especially as we age.

In this 30 October 2024 videi, Dhru Purohit sits down with renowned foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley. Dr. Conley discusses the most significant predictor of falls, lifestyle factors that weaken our toes, and how a sedentary lifestyle and modern footwear contribute to weakness, ultimately increasing the risk of falls. She also shares the qualities of optimal footwear, tips for gradually incorporating minimalist shoes into your life, and simple exercises we can all do at home to strengthen our feet.

Dr. Courtney Conley is a renowned foot and gait specialist and the founder of Gait Happens, where she pursues her passion for helping people reclaim their foot function. She is also the owner and operator of Total Health Solutions clinic and Total Health Performance gym in Lakewood, CO, where she leads patient care focusing on restoring gait mechanics and resolving foot issues to enable easier, pain-free movement. Dr. Conley is a founding member of the Healthy Foot Alliance, an international team of practitioners dedicated to promoting the benefits of natural footwear and reducing the need for unnecessary surgeries by strengthening foot foundations and creating a stable platform from the ground up.

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In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Courtney dive into:

-The greatest predictor of a fall
-Factors that weaken our toes
-Modern footwear and its correlation to falls
-How a sedentary lifestyle contributes to weakness
-The impact of improper shoes and bunions
-Foot anatomy
-The connection between foot health and brain health
-Three types of chronic pain linked to foot health
-Dr. Conley’s journey 
-Informed consent for activities that harm foot health 
-Building toe strength for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels
-The shoes Dr. Conley recommends and her non-negotiables 
-The ideal number of daily steps 
-How to create lasting habits and behaviors
-Setting up children and the geriatric population for success
-Dr. Conley’s practice