Background/Aims: Rebound exercises using a trampoline and BOSU ball provides proprioceptive and vestibular stimulation and improve postural control and balance. Although there is no evidence to support the benefits of using rebound exercises, it is widely used in rehabilitation. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of a rebound exercises on balance in children with spastic diplegia. Methods: Forty children with spastic diplegia from both sexes, age ranged from 6 to 10 years participated in this study. They were allocated randomly into two groups of equal numbers, one was the control group and the other was the study group. The control group received a designed physical therapy programme for 1 hour and balance training for 1 hour. The study group received the same physical therapy programme as the control group in addition to rebound exercises for one hour. The treatment programmes of both groups were conducted 3 days a week for 2 successive months. The assessments of dynamic balance were conducted pre, post treatment and 1 month after the end of the treatment using the Biodex balance system. Results: Baseline and post treatment comparisons showed a statistically significant improvement of balance in the two groups. There was no significant difference between post treatment and post 1 month follow-up in the control group, while a significant difference was recorded in the study group. Conclusions: Rebound exercises conducted with a designed physical therapy programme is beneficial and has a significant effect in improving balance.
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