Dr. Courtney Conley on Treating and Training the Foot - PhysPrep Podcast

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As children, most of us are born into the world with two happy and healthy feet.
They move, bend, and push just like they were designed to.
But over the years, whether it’s through bad shoes, lack of motion, or flat out weakness, we tend to lose those ideal foot mechanics - and the downside can mean a negative cascade of events throughout the body.
As someone that not only had foot issues herself, Dr. Courtney Conley was always interested in feet and how to get herself out of pain.
This led her down a path of not only chiropractic school but also working in an orthotic lab early in her career.
So how do you imagine she felt when she came to the stark realization that the product she was creating was actually BLOCKING normal foot function???
That realization, combined with an insatiable thirst for knowledge on everything feet, brought her to where she is today.
Dr. Courtney Conley is the founder and creator of Gait Happens where she has the opportunity to truly realize her dream of helping as many people as possible reclaim their foot function.
She’s an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist who teaches both nationally and internationally. Dr. Conley is a chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. She holds a BA in Kinesiology, a BA in Human Biology and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.
But most importantly, Dr. Courtney knows FEET - and that’s what we’re going to talk about here today!
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
What originally got Dr. Courtney into the world of physical preparation, and most importantly, why she’s so interest in FEET.
The role the foot places on performance as a whole.
Foundational gait mechanics, and what your foot SHOULD be doing throughout the gait cycle.
The differences you see when moving from walking to running mechanics.
“High Gear”: What it is, why it’s important, and ways your clients and athletes will try to cheat it.
Why people shouldn’t be called “Pronators” or “Supinators.”
Toe gripping, foot strength, and why your foot is so important in everyday movement.
Dr. Conley’s assessment process, as well as self-assessments you can do with yourself or your clients/athletes.
The role tibial internal rotation (IR) plays in effective gate.
Courtney’s thoughts on barefoot training and the minimalist shoe phase.
Last but not least, Dr. Courtney’s shoe recommendations, and the two things she looks for in every pair of shoes she buys or recommends.

[@kathyzumwalt5954]

What a great interview! Thank you! Your passion for what you do is so apparent.

[@RobTrainSystems]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariosaldivar4239]

Mike, I really enjoyed this format. Made it easier to grasp some concepts. Very informative as always. Thank you.

[@RobTrainSystems]

Thanks Mario! I like it as well and hopefully the videos add a new layer to the learning process

[@GLORIAJEANEZEKIELMDPHDLONG120]

Great interview! Great questions! Great answers! Thank you!❤

[@RobTrainSystems]

Our pleasure!

[@gypsyproductions9914]

This is a great interview. In 1995 i sufferred a compound fracture of the calcanius when I was hit by a drunk driver on my to a pro hockey tryout in Columbus, OH. I was told at the time, by one of the most prominent foot docs (Dr. Thomas Lee), that I would probably never skate again and this was the worst fracture that he had ever seen. For 20 years I believed this. It wasn't until I started using BFR (specifically Kaatsu) in conjuction with foot and ankle exercises that she describes that I feel confident on my skates again. The past injury does limit me but not as bad as one might think. I combined her methods, BFR with red light therapy and my life has truly changed. Keep up the great videos.

[@RobTrainSystems]

Thanks so much for the kind words - really glad you enjoyed it!

[@77777jetta]

Love this Lady's mind! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Please keep up the great work! Are feet are going to love you for it!!👣👣👣 Thanks Mj 🏃‍♀️

[@RobTrainSystems]

Thank you! Will do!

[@edwardaligonzalez123]

Great info….💥🧠💯💪🏽👍🏾 thanks for sharing, knowledge is power

[@RobTrainSystems]

Thank you!

[@deveshdahale7720]

Great interview! I learned a lot!

[@RobTrainSystems]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anwrmax492]

Hello mike where is the the build by science series i dont see it in ur channel why u dont have it on, dude those series were the bomb that how i discovered you

[@RobTrainSystems]

Totally forgot about this! It's a pretty cool series, though, and glad you enjoyed it! www.bodybuilding.com/workout-plans/about/built-by-science-six-week-muscle-building-trainer

[@sal5320]

I am a below the knee amputee. This is such interesting information to keep my one for healthy.

[@RobTrainSystems]

Hope it helped!

[@sandrarash2020]

I have been diagnosed with peroneal tendinosis due to wearing flat shoes and going barefoot for years.How are zero drop and flexible shoes good for me if that is what caused my condition?

[@edwardaligonzalez123]

Looking for some basketball minimalist shoes???

[@joshpiljuga8984]

Uncivilized sneaker

[@RobTrainSystems]

Haven't tried the Uncivilized but worth a look!

[@zack_120]

27:17- That illustrates he has an old mentality himself that is unable to evolve with time. But anyway this foot Dr. here has a beautiful verbal expression, with full, clear pronunciation of every letter

[@RobTrainSystems]

Thanks for listening!

[@davidrieger4397]

THANKS for the Information & your guidance. We could be soo much further down the road if we had your practices years ago 🥲 😊

[@RobTrainSystems]

Absolutely agree!