Effect of Task-oriented Occupational Therapy Intervention on Balance Performance of Children with Cochlear Implants

Abstract

Introduction: Children with hearing deficits have lots of problems in motor functions specially balance control in comparison with normal peers. Cochlear implants surgery may effect on balance performance in these children. Since balance control is necessary for independent performance in functional activities, this study aimed to investigate the effect of task—oriented occupational therapy intervention on balance performance of children with cochlear implants.