Evaluation of Early Standardized Task-Specific Training (ESTT)

Inclusion Criteria: * Recent stroke (less than 6 weeks) * Able to give conformed consent or have family member who can give consent * first time stroke OR complete recovery from prior stroke Exclusion Criteria: * non-ambulatory before onset of stroke * bilateral stroke * presence of severe cardiac problems * other co-morbidities which would affect gait training (i.e. amputation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, etc.) * recent myocardial infarct (within 4 weeks) * any uncontrolled health condition for which exercise is contraindicated * severe lower extremity joint disease/pathology that would interfere with gait training * subjects with BMI greater than 40 * significant cognitive impairment * age greater than 80 years or less than 16 years * able to complete 5 or more full heel raises with the affected ankle in standing with the knee extended with no more than one or two fingers on support surface for balance