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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of application of action observation physical training on sit to stand and balance in people with chronic stroke. 19 subjects who are suffering from chronic stroke were randomly assigned to either the experimental group(EG)(n1=10) that was performed physical training plus action observation, or the control group(CG)(n2=9) that was carried out only physical training. The intervention was implemented for 30 minutes, 5 times a week for 3 weeks(total 15 sessions). Action observation training for the subjects from the EG was conducted by watching a video tape recorded previously with consisting of 4 tasks reaching and grasping target object in sitting and standing positions,and then the physical training was practiced. The subjects from the CG practiced the physical training in similar pattern with that of the EG. For the measurement of clinical function of the subjects, sit-to-stand(STS) test, timed up and go(TUG) test, and static balance were executed before and after the interventions. In the groups, the STS time and static balance score were significantly improved after the intervention(p<.05); however, there were no significant differences between the groups(p>.05). In the TUG test, the EG showed a significant improvement after the intervention(p<.05), but not for the CG(p>.05). Further, there was a significant difference in the TUG scores between two groups(p<.05). These findings suggest that the action observation training may be beneficial to enhance the physical training of patients with chronic stroke.