Clinical Research Directory

Effect of Low-Frequency Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Gluteus Medius on Gait and Balance

The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults. The gluteus medius is a major hip muscle that plays a crucial role in stabilizing the pelvis and maintaining postural balance during walking. Although TENS is widely used in clinical settings, its immediate impact on multi-planar walking kinematics and stability when applied specifically to this muscle is not fully understood. In this study, healthy young adult participants will receive a single 20-minute session of low-frequency TENS applied bilaterally to their gluteus medius muscles. Researchers will evaluate the participants' static and dynamic balance performance, as well as their three-dimensional walking patterns, immediately before and after the electrical stimulation to observe any acute changes in their physical performance and stabilization strategies.

Effects of Smartphone Use on Gait and Postural Control in Healthy Adults

This study evaluated the effects of smartphone use on gait biomechanics and standing postural control in healthy adults. Participants performed standardized smartphone tasks under different experimental conditions while walking on a treadmill and while maintaining a standing position. Gait parameters and postural control measures were assessed to determine whether the type of smartphone task and the manner of using the device influence human movement and balance. The study aimed to identify task-specific changes associated with smartphone use during walking and standing.

Effect of Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking on Gait Parameters in Healthy Adults

This study aims to evaluate the immediate effects of a single session of exoskeleton-assisted walking on gait parameters and plantar pressure distribution in healthy young adults. Participants will undergo baseline gait assessment using a baropodometric platform, followed by a 30-minute walking session using the Ekso NR exoskeleton. Immediately after the intervention, gait assessment will be repeated. The study is designed as a single-group, pre-post experimental evaluation of biomechanical changes associated with exoskeleton use.