Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effects of sensory integration therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy on standing balance. Methods60 children with spastic cerebral palsy were devided into 2 groups marched their gender, age, body height, body weight and clinical classification. In the experimental group, children accepted routine rehabilitation including physical therapy, massage and exercise therapy, in addition, they accepted 30 min of professional sensory integration therapy. In the control group, children only accepted routine rehabilitation. The course of treatment lasted for 3 months. Before and after rehabilitation, their standing balance was assessed with Balance Performance Monitor (BPM). ResultsThe balance parameters of children with diplegia improved （P<0.05） except left and right excursion after rehabilitation, and improved more in the experimental group （P<0.05）. For the children with hemiplegia, the balance parameters improved （P<0.05） except rectangle area after rehabilitation, and all the balance parameters improved more （P<0.05） in the experimental group. ConclusionSensory integration therapy can facilitate the recovery of balance in children with cerebral palsy.

Key words: cerebral palsy, sensory integration therapy, rehabilitation, balance