Born to Walk

Born to Walk is designed to help movement therapists, physiotherapists,osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, and bodyworkers understandgait and its mechanics, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in evolutionand movement. It offers a concise model for understanding the complexity ofmovement while gaining a deeper insight into the physiology and mechanicsof the walking process.The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits distinguishingus as humans, In Born to Walk, author James Earls explores the mystery ofwalking's evolution by describing the complex mechanisms enabling us to beefficient in bipedal gait.Born to Walk helps identify areas of the body that, if dysfunctional, may reduceefficiency of gait. With this knowledge the therapist can help themselves andtheir clients regain a flowing elasticity within gait.