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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of backward gait training of body weight support treadmill combined with functional electric Stimulation (FES) on balance and gait ability in chronic stroke patients. Methods: Five traumatic brain injury (TBI) participants were participated in the study. Each participant received backward gait training of body weight support treadmill program combined with FES. An evaluation was performed before the training was commenced and again 8 weeks after the training was initiated. We measured balance ability, center of pressure (COP), limited of stability (LOS), berg balance scale (BBS), gait ability (Optogait) and 10-Meter walking test (10WT). Results: In balance and gait ability, participants showed a significant difference between pre- and postintervention (p<.05). Conclusion: The backward gait training of body weight support treadmill combined with FES resulted in significant improvements in balance and gait ability.