Most studies concerning human gait have focused on steady state walking.
However, for safe independent locomotion other aspects of gait are important as well. The transition from standing to walking is a task, which is often required in daily life balance control. การศึกษาส่วนใหญ่จะเน้นศึกษาเกี่ยวกับความมั่นคงขณะเดิน อย่างไรก็ตาม
Compared to steady state walking, the demands placed on the neuromuscular system are increased in gait initiation, since a complex integration on neural mechanisms, muscle activity and biomechanical forces is necessary [1,2].
Postural adjustment and muscle activity at ankle and hip level are needed to initiate gait.