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Abstract Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Minds in Motion (MiM) program on vestibular function and balance in children with hemiplegia and also to determine the relationship between vestibular function and balance capabilities in these children. Methods: Thirty children with hemiplegic CP of both genders with age ranging from 6 to 12 years were randomly divided into two groups of equal number. Control group received specially designed physical therapy program and study group received MiM vestibular exercise program in addition to specially designed physical therapy program given to the control group. Both groups received the treatment program 3 times / week for 3 successive months. Assessment of vestibular function was conducted using cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) device. Dynamic balance testing was carried out using biodex balance system (BBS). Assessment was performed before and after 3 months of intervention. Results: The results of the present study showed statistically significant improvement within both groups when comparing their pre and post-treatment values of stability indices and VEMP amplitude. Post-treatment significant improvement was also observed in the amplitude asymmetry ratio (AAR) in the study group compared with the pretreatment mean values while no significant change was detected in the control group. Also, no significant changes were detected in P1, and N1 latencies in both groups after treatment. Statistically significant differences were observed in all measured variables between the two groups in favor of the study group while there was no significant difference between the two groups when comparing the posttreatment mean values of P1 and N1 latencies. Non statistically significant correlation was found between VEMP findings and stability indices in both groups. Conclusion: Minds in motion program is an effective modality that can be used for improving the vestibular functions and balance capabilities in children with hemiplegic CP |