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BACKGROUND: Spastic CP is the most prevalent diagnosis among children with CP. Lower limb muscles often afflicted in children with cerebral palsy include gastro-soleus. So, Children with spastic diplegic CP exhibited more stiffness at the ankles than the knees affecting ankle dorsiflexion and balance. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of SMIT Vs SS technique in spastic diplegic CP with calf tightness. AIM: To compare the effectiveness of suboccipital muscle inhibition technique versus static stretching technique on ankle ROM and balance in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy patients with calf tightness. METHODOLOGY: Subjects were divided by using convenient sampling. 48 subjects were selected by Inclusion criteria. Subjects were evaluated for ankle DF-ROM, MAS & PBS. In this study, 48 subjects were assigned, 24 subjects were in group A who received SMIT in six sessions for 2 weeks. Group B consisted of 24 subjects who received static stretching technique in six sessions for 2 weeks. RESULT: The results indicated that while both techniques had some impact, SMIT demonstrated significant improvements in the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) scores, suggesting its efficacy in enhancing motor function in this population. CONCLUSION : The findings of this study support the effectiveness of SMIT in improving spasticity and balance in spastic diplegic CP patients with calf tightness. While static stretching also offers benefits, SMIT appears to be the more effective intervention . CLINICAL IMPLICATION : Given the promising results of SMIT, it may be beneficial for clinicians to incorporate this technique into rehabilitation programs for spastic diplegic CP patients, particularly those with calf tightness.