OBJECTIVE: To analyze the methodological quality and compile the evidence from studies, which examined the efficacy of exercise interventions in the treatment of vestibular-related deficits in hearing-impaired children. SOURCES: Extensive search of computerized bibliographic databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, ISI of web science, Cochrane Library, and AMED) was performed from earliest to February 7, 2011. DATA EXTRACTION: Potential articles were retained and analyzed by a single investigator to ensure the eligibility criteria. Methodological quality was analyzed using the PEDro scale. RESULTS: Our search yielded 8326 articles. Finally, two potential citations were retained for inclusion after removing duplicates, and excluding articles that do not fulfill the criteria. CONCLUSION: Exercise programs that enhances the visual-motor and somatosensory abilities that enable substitution are more effective in improving the vestibular related deficits in children with hearing-impairment.

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