The revised edition of the definitive book on the mechanics,
mysteries, and methods of upright walking
The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits
distinguishing us as humans, and yet the reasons for its development
remain a mystery among scientists. In Born to Walk, author James Earls
explores the mystery of walking's evolution by describing the complex
mechanisms enabling us to be efficient in bipedal gait. Viewing the
whole body as an interconnected unit, he explains how we can regain a
flowing efficiency within our gait--an efficiency which is part of our
natural design. Based on Thomas Myers's Anatomy Trains model of human
anatomy, as well as the latest science in paleoanthropology, sports
medicine, and anatomy, Earls's work demonstrates how the whole body
collaborates in walking, and distills the complex actions into a simple
sequence of essential events that engage the myofascia and utilize its
full potential.
The second and revised edition of this book provides bodyworkers,
physical therapists and movement teachers with new research on
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Earls offers a
convenient model for understanding the complexity of movement while
gaining a deeper insight into the physiology and mechanics of the
walking process. This book is designed for movement therapy
practitioners, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage
therapists, and bodyworkers hoping to understand gait and its mechanics.
It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in evolution and
movement.
