Effect of exercise intervention on vestibular related impairments in hearing-impaired children

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, CINHAL, 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.