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Abstract Most of patients with vestibular dysfunction suffering from balance disorders, Increase effort and exertion which affect the independency, so this study might be a guide in managing balance problem and consequently improve walking with less exertion and maximum function. To investigate and discuss the effect of transcranial magnetic therapy on balance in patients with vestibular dysfunction. Forty patients from both sexes were classified and divided randomly into two equal groups; group I (study group): received transcranial magnetic therapy for 20 minutes, Intensity (two) gausses, Frequency (one) Hz, with a selected physical therapy program for improving balance and vestibular function (Balance training, Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises) for one hour and group (II) (control group): received a selected physical therapy program as group (I) without transcranial magnetic therapy. This treatment procedure was applied three times weekly for three months every other day. The Biodex Balance System and Berge balance scales (BBS) were used for assessment before and after the treatment. The percentage of improvement was significant in both groups post treatment program with no significant difference between both groups. Adding pulsed magnetic therapy to physical therapy program, has no significant effect on static and dynamic balance in patients with balance problems due to vestibular dysfunction |