If you want to improve your balance, strengthen your feet, prevent falls, fix bunions, walk better, or understand whether barefoot shoes are actually good for you, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today.
Your feet affect far more than you probably realize.
Tamsen sits down with foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley to explain how foot strength, walking speed and balance can affect the way you move and age, plus the everyday habits that could be weakening your feet without you knowing it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The foot exercises that can help strengthen your feet
- Why walking speed is being studied as an important marker of health
- How to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls as you age
- What you can do about bunions before considering surgery
- Whether barefoot shoes and minimalist shoes are actually better for your feet
- Why heavily cushioned sneakers may not be helping the way you think
- Whether you really need arch support or orthotics
- How to tell if your shoes are changing the shape of your feet
- A simple at-home test for toe and foot strength
- Why Dr. Conley recommends toe spacers and how to use them correctly
- Her rapid-fire ratings of orthotics, insoles, compression socks, bunion correctors, massage balls, slant boards, toe spacers and more
If you want to stay strong, steady and mobile as you get older, your feet may be one of the most important places to start.
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Dr. Courtney Conley
Your feet affect far more than you probably realize.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
0:00 Intro
3:16 Why Your Feet Get Weaker and Less Stable
4:10 The Foot Shape You Need
8:24 Why Your Feet Get Bigger wit Age
9:21 The Best Shoes for Stronger Feet
9:50 Barefoot Walking Can Strengthen Your Feet
14:53 Why Gait Speed is Important
17:44 When a Bunion Actually Needs Surgery
19:27 The Best and Worst Things for Your Feet
25:36 Start Using Toe Spacers Without Pain
32:33 A Simple At-Home Test for Strength
36:19 Why Jumping Can Protect Your Bones and Tendons






