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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a training program using visual and auditory feedback on balance and gait abilities in patients after stroke. Methods: Thirty patients after stroke were randomly assigned to groups using a computer program. Odd- and even-numbered patients were assigned to the group that underwent training using visual and auditory feedback (experimental group; n=15) and the conventional neurophysiological exercise therapy group (control group; n=15), respectively. This study focused on examining the effects on balance and gait abilities. Within-group analysis was performed using a paired t-test, and between-group analysis of motor function was conducted using analysis of covariance. Results: We found a significant difference in balance and gait abilities within both the experimental and control groups (p<.05). The experimental group showed significant improvements in balance and gait abilities, compared with the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: This study confirmed that training using visual and auditory feedback is effective in improving motor function in patients after stroke. Based on these findings, training using visual and auditory feedback can be proposed as an effective intervention for enhancing balance and gait abilities in patients after stroke. However, further studies are required to validate the effectiveness of this intervention.