Movement is Medicine

Founded by Dr. Michael Swank, Walk30™ is a 6-week physician-backed walking program designed to enable post-operative patients, their families and communities to enjoy the benefits of just thirty minutes of light exercise a day. By persuading your immediate family members, friends and coworkers to do likewise you are participating in health care revolution that will counter the obesity epidemic and help regain the health of our community.

Dates & Times

Every Saturday morning at 10AM beginning on March 22, 2025

Location

Fleet Feet Loveland

Cost

FREE!

Participant Benefits

• Doctor led program designed for the safety and rehab of hip and knee replacement patients (6 week post-op required)
• A progressive schedule that gradually builds the time on feet feet with a goal of 30 minutes of consecutive walking by week 6
• Exclusive Walk30 Group Tee Shirt
• Weekly Newsletter
• Walk30 Participant Fleet Feet Coupon
• Direct Access to Fleet Feet and Beacon Orthopaedic Team members

More about Dr. Swank & Walk30

Dr. Swank’s practice is limited to the care of patients who need hip and knee replacement surgery.

Michael L. Swank, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine who specializes in hip and knee surgery. After completing medical school as well as his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago Illinois, he went on to complete fellowships in both Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Spinal Surgery.

Dr. Swank is a pioneer in minimally-invasive computer and robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery. He is appointed President and Medical Director of Cincinnati Orthopaedic Research Institute as well as Medical Director of Musculoskeletal Research, Joint Preservation, Restoration and Reconstruction at The Christ Hospital.

He has been honored as a Health Care Hero for Innovation by the Cincinnati Business Courier and as a Healthcare Award Winner by Venue Magazine. He has also been named a “Top Doctor” annually by Cincinnati Magazine, most recently in 2019.

Dr. Swank’s research has led to numerous innovations in patient care that help patients recover faster, experience less pain and return more quickly to their daily life. Under his direction, the Cincinnati Orthopaedic Research Institute conducts multiple research trials on medical devices, innovative technologies and alternative arthritis treatments to improve patient care.

You can easily schedule an appointment with Dr. Swank or our physician assistants, Jessica Pogue and Greg Newkirk, online. If you require assistance, please contact Vanessa at Dr. Swank’s direct line: 513-530-3027.