Mirror Therapy with Cutaneous Electrical Sensory Stimulation on Lower Limb Motor Functions in Stroke

Who May Qualify: 1. have had a single stroke with ischemic brain injury or intracerebral haemorrhage diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography within the previous 6 to 36 months; 2. have at least 5 degrees of active ankle dorsiflexion in the antigravity position; 3. are able to walk 10 m independently with or without a walking aid; 4. are able to score 6 or higher out of 10 on the abbreviated mental test; 5. have no unilateral neglect, hemianopia or apraxia; 6. have no skin allergy (e.g. redness or itchiness to the electrical stimulation pads) to electrical stimulation or electrodes; and 7. are able to follow instructions and give willing to sign a consent form. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. have any additional medical, cardiovascular or orthopaedic condition that would hinder proper treatment or assessment; 2. have visual deficits that may hinder them from benefiting from the mirror visual feedback; 3. have receptive dysphasia; or 4. are involved in drug studies or other clinical trials. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.