Tutorial: The Foot Series - Part 5: Evolution of the Foot with James
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12m
In Part 5 of his 'Understanding the Foot' series, James links our knowledge of evolution to our understanding of why our bodies are as they are and why we move the way we do.
Do make sure you have watched previous parts of the series before viewing this one!
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James Earls is a writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in functional bodywork and anatomy.
Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago.
He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists.
James has combined his knowledge of comparative anatomy and myofascial dynamics with gait to write ‘Born to Walk’ , presenting a full body description of functional anatomy of locomotion. James spent his lockdown years writing another text - ‘Understanding the Human Foot’ which forms the basis for much of the material in this video series.
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For more info on James, please visit www.borntomove.com.
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Filming by Katie Cooper (www.katiecooperfilm.co.uk)
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