Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of ankle intensive training on the recovery of lower limbs motor in stroke patients in later stage of rehabilitation. Methods 30 stroke patients with course ≥ 3 months were divided into the treatment group (n=15) and control group (n=15). The control group received routine treatment, and the treatment group received ankle intensive training in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of lower extremity and 10 m walking speed. Results The scores of FMA and 10 m walking speed improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Ankle intensive training can promote the motor recovery of lower limbs in later stroke patients

Key words: stroke, ankle intensive training, lower limbs, motor, walking