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Primary outcome measures were evaluated abdominal muscle thickness using the sonography. Secondary outcome measures were evaluated by the Functional Reach Test (FRT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 10-meter walk test (10MWT), and Timed Up and Go test (TUG). RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the effect of trunk stability training for the experimental groups on the abdominal muscles thickness change was observed (p\u200a&lt;\u200a0.05). The values in balance and gait measures, BBS, FRT, 10MWT, and TUG, showed significant improvement after the intervention periods (p\u200a&lt;\u200a0.05), although no significant differences were found in scores of gait and balance scales among groups. CONCLUSIONS: Trunk stability training with selective abdominal muscles activation has beneficial effects on abdominal muscles, balance, and mobility in stroke patients. 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