Walk - by Courtney Conley & Milica McDowell (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A celebration, exploration, and practical guide to one of the surprising key pillars of health and indicators of longevity--walking--by two foot health experts Drs. Courtney Conley and Milica McDowell.

Did you know...

• Your risk of falls and overall longevity can be measured by your foot health;
• Your walking speed can predict your overall health status and risk of early death;
• Increasing your walking cadence has been shown to help reduce knee, hip, and lower back pain;
• The number of daily optimal steps is not 10,000 (spoiler alert: it's fewer!)?

What James Nestor did for breathing, Christopher McDougall and Mark Cucuzzella did for running, and the Starretts have done for mobility, founder of Gait Happens Dr. Courtney Conley and Dr. Milica McDowell do for walking. Walking is as important to our health and longevity as sleep and proper breathing; it is the 6th vital sign. And yet we've almost engineered it out of our lives. Walk: Your Life Depends on It is an expert-driven, science-backed guide that not only underscores the power of movement to just about every aspect of our life, it restores walking to its rightful spot as one of the key pillars of health.

With self-assessments; easy daily movement snacks to help with low back pain, foot pain, and "dead butt syndrome"; and a full program to enhance mobility and overall fitness, Walk gives you the keys to health and longevity--which you've been standing on all along.

About the Author

Dr. Courtney Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. The founder and creator of Gait Happens, she has worked with professional athletic teams including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations renowned for their comprehensive and science-based approach to patient care. An internationally recognized authority on foot mechanics and gait dynamics, her scholarly contributions encompass authorship, mentorship, educational program development, and the formulation of pioneering foot and gait methodologies while her private client list includes numerous professional athletes, A-list celebrities, global experts in medical care, and politicians.

Dr. Milica McDowell holds two Bachelor of Science degrees (Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion, (Montana State University), a master's degree (Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), and a Doctorate degree (Physical Therapy, Idaho State University). She served as a university faculty member in Human Performance for nearly a decade, has developed numerous medical education curricula and has been an invited speaker on many national stages, including the American Physical Therapy Association and American College of Sports Medicine's conventions. She has been an invited presenter for numerous professional organizations, and she has delivered over 300 educational lectures at state, regional, and national levels. Dr. McDowell founded Clearwater Physical Therapy, Bluebird Medical Supply Company, and co-founded Epic Fitness, 4C Sports Injury Analytics, and CrossFit Send It. In 2023, Dr. McDowell was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare by the Women We Admire organization. She has edited textbooks, written several university science courses, and developed professional continuing education courses which are sold in a global marketplace. One of her present interests is the responsible use of AI technologies to produce multi-media learning experiences in professional education.