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Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about dog movement. This discussion stemmed from witnessing a balance ball therapy session for dogs. Just like modern humans, modern dogs now require physical therapy. In this…
Is Sitting Aging You Faster? – Podcast Episode #168
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about a recent New York Times article “Why Sitting All Day May Shorten Your Life.” Katy was a source for this article and she talks with Jeannette…
Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days – Podcast Episode #167
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about her recent multi-day hike across England. Katy, with her sister Mary, walked from east coast to west coast along the length of Hadrian’s Wall. Katy and…
Coughing: A Surprising Measure of Whole-Body Strength – Podcast Episode #166
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about coughing. Katy and Jeannette discuss coughing as a life-saving movement; both in the immediate, to prevent choking, and also in the longer term for adequate clearance…
Is There Really a ‘Right’ Way to Walk – Podcast Episode #165
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss gait and question whether there really is a ‘right’ way to walk. They explain the mechanics of walking gait, outlining the phases and shapes that each leg…
Menopause in Motion: There is More to Menopause and Movement than you think – Podcast Episode #164
In this episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about menopause and movement. They discuss menopause as a natural developmental phase that humans share with only a few other highly-social marine mammals. They…