What Can Your Walk Reveal About You? | Why Do You Study That?

What can something as simple as walking reveal about the human body?

At Duke University's Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory, better known as the K-Lab, researchers use motion-capture cameras, reflective markers, and force plates to measure what the human eye can't see.

Named for legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, the K-Lab helps scientists study everything from athletic performance and injury prevention to joint replacements and rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries.

In this episode of Why Do You Study That?, K-Lab director Lou DeFrate and research analyst Tim Lindsay show us how tracking movement can help researchers better understand the human body—and ultimately help people move better.


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