Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the the simplified rehabilitation procedures characternized with early ambulation for the acute stroke hemiplegic patients without disturbance of consciousness or cognition. Methods40 patients were divided into 2 groups: observed group (20 cases) and control group (20 cases). The patients of observed group were trained with the simplified rehabilitation procedures, while the patients of control group were trained with routine rehabilitation training program. ResultsThe time and costs of rehabilititation training decreased in the observed group compared with those of control group （P＜0.05）. ConclusionThe simplified rehabilitation procedures may benefite the acute stroke hemiplegic patients without disturbance of consciousness and cognition.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, early rehabilitation, simplified rehabilitation procedures