Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria	Exclusion criteria
· Clinical diagnosis of stroke	· Severe visual or cognitive problems precluding participation in the study
· In the subacute stage of stroke (≤3 months since stroke onset)	· Involved in another physical rehabilitation research trial
· Of either gender	· Pre-existing lower limb deficits or any other medical comorbidities that interfere significantly with gait.
· Age ≥18 years
· Exhibit an abnormal gait pattern Functional Ambulation Category of 1 or more
· Medically stable and hence suitable for physical rehabilitation
· Able to understand and follow simple instructions
· Able to give informed consent when assisted to do so with suitable communication aids if required