Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of performing a onelegged bridge with hip abduction both side exercise and use of a sling on balance and gait in chronic stroke patients. Methods Subjects were a chronic stroke patients(n=30). The 15 subjects were assigned to sling application group, and 15 were assigned to a general exercise group. The intervention was performed for 30 min per session, three times a week, for eight weeks. Results As shown by the result of the Times up and go (TUG) and Functional Reach Test (FRT), GAITrite indexes there were significant differences in all groups. There was also significant between group difference in all indexes. Conclusion SA group was effective in improving balance and gait in chronic stroke patients.