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Previous research has indicated the benefits of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Therefore, we conducted a randomized pilot study to assess the feasibility of our preliminary research design and examine the effect of the PEMF treatment among children with CP. Methods: Twelve children with spastic CP participated, with the study group undergoing PEMF treatment three times a week for four weeks. The treatment involved sine signal form, 20\/200 Hz frequencies at an amplitude of 150 \u03bcT, initially administered for 8, 12, and 16 min per session. The control group received a sham treatment. Dynamic postural balance was evaluated using a force platform at baseline and post-intervention, and the data were analyzed. Data were processed using IBM SPSS 27 by repeated factorial analysis of variance. The significance level was \u03b1 = 0.05. Results: No side effects of PEMF therapy were detected; this is important, because this intervention has not yet been applied among CP patients. The treatment group demonstrated a positive trend in fine balance coordination tests (p = 0.049); however, the small sample size and variability in control group performance suggest caution in interpreting these findings. Other test domains did not show significant differences. Conclusions: Our pilot study reveals the safety, feasibility, and potential efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for children with cerebral palsy. 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