Born to walk

​The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the main characteristics that distinguishes us as humans, yet the reasons for its evolution remain a mystery among scientists. Moreover, walking has a major impact on our health.

In Born to Walk, author James Earls explores the mystery of the evolution of walking by describing the complex mechanisms that allow us to walk efficiently on two legs. It looks at the whole body as an interconnected unit and explains how we can regain fluidity in this complex and intricate type of movement.

A seminal publication on mechanics, this book offers physiotherapists, teachers, and anyone else who wants to understand the complex process of human gait new research on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Earls presents a useful model for understanding the complexity of movement while gaining deeper insight into the physiology and mechanics of the walking process. This book is intended for practitioners of movement therapy, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, coaches and others, who study motion and its mechanics.