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This study is to verify the effects of various physical therapies to improve postural control which is necessary for safe and independent daily life in people with cerebral palsy. For this, meta-analysis was completed on related studies published in Korea. A systematic search was performed using 5 electric database to collect articles. Group experiment designs were included. Studies were classified into 4 categories: neurodevelopmental treatment, task oriented approach, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular stimulation. Outcomes included dynamic balance, static balance, and motor function. A total of 30 trials was included among initial 380 studies. Neurodevelopmental treatment, task oriented approach, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular stimulation significantly improved postural control, but there were no difference between therapies(p>.05). These treatments not only had a positive effect on the improvement of dynamic and static balance, but also had a positive effect on muscle function. The effect size of various physical therapies for postural control in people with cerebral palsy was medium and significant. Based on this meta-analysis, sufficient intervention time can be helpful for more effective postural control intervention.