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This study aimed to identify the effects of a progressive lower limb resistance training on the balance and gait function in patients with subacute stroke. Thirteen patients with post-stroke hemiparesis volunteered to participate in this study. All subjects underwent a progressive lower limb resistance training for averaging 20 minutes daily for 4 weeks (a total of 20 sessions). Assessment tools were made with the Berg balance scale (BBS) and 10 meter walking test (10MWT) before and after the 4-week training period. The BBS and 10MWT showed significant improvement after the progressive lower limb resistance training (p<.05). This study demonstrates that the progressive lower limb resistance training may be favorable to enhance balance and gait function of patients with subacute stroke. This study provides valuable information for future studies in this field. Further studies with larger sample size and longer experimental span are required to strengthen the results of this study.