Inclusion Criteria:  Patients 18 years or over, with a clinical diagnosis of first or recurrent stroke, either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Recruitment within 24 hours of onset of stroke symptoms. Admission to the stroke unit Informed consent obtained from the patient or responsible third party  Exclusion Criteria:  Pre-stroke modified Rankin scale score >3 Transient ischemic attacks Exclusively retinal stroke Deterioration in patient´s neurological condition in the first hours of admission resulting in urgent surgery, admission to ICU or a documented decision for palliative care. Unstable medical condition A suspected or confirmed lower limb fracture at the time of stroke preventing the implementation of the mobilization protocol.