Effect of Combining Central and Peripheral Cutaneous Electrical Stimulation on Lower Limb Motor Function in People With Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: 1. are between 50 and 85 years of age; 2. have had a single stroke more than 6 months and less than 15 years; 3. have at least 5 degrees of active ankle dorsiflexion in the antigravity position; 4. are able to walk 10 m independently, with or without a walking aid; 5. are able to score 6 or higher out of 10 on the abbreviated mental test; 6. have no skin allergies (e.g. redness or itchiness after application of the electrical stimulation pads) to electrical stimulation or electrodes; 7. are able to follow instructions and give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. have any additional medical, cardiovascular or orthopedic conditions that would hinder their treatment or assessment; 2. have a cardiac pacemaker; 3. have aphasia or cognitive difficulties that may interfere with their comprehension of instructions; 4. have had one or more epileptic seizures within the year prior to the date of inclusion in the study; 5. have an intracerebral metal clip; 6. have a major somatosensory deficit 7. have any contraindication to tDCS; 8. are currently involved in drug studies or other clinical trials.