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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-45 years with no history of orthopedic surgeries * Neurological disorders, or chronic lower limb pain within the last six months Exclusion Criteria: * Current lower extremity pain * Previous lower limb surgery * Known balance impairments or any contraindications to TENS (such as cardiac pacemakers or skin hypersensitivities)