The goal of this observational study is to determine the effect of ankle joint mobilization on active range of motion and gait in subacute first-time stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the effect of ankle joint mobilization on active range of motion in the ankle and gait qualities? * What is the effect of ankle joint mobilization on self-perceived gait ability? Participants will receive physical therapy interventions of: * Grade III ankle joint mobilization * stretching of ankle plantarflexor muscles * ankle muscle activation training * assisted gait as part of assessment Study design is to measure conditions before and after the intervention to determine effect(s) of one treatment dose, completed within one session of 90 minutes.
Age range
21 Years – 86 Years
Sex
ALL
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Active range of motion of the paretic ankle
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention
Gait characteristic of: velocity
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention
Gait characteristic of: stride length
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention
Gait characteristic of: second double-limb stance time
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention
Gait characteristic of: stride length symmetry
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention
Gait characteristic of: second double limb stance symmetry
Timeframe: Change between baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment, immediately following intervention