Balance and Coordination
Balance and coordination involve the ability to maintain stability and synchronize body movements in a controlled and efficient manner. These skills are crucial for everyday activities, such as standing, walking, jumping, and navigating obstacles.
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Why Are Balance and Coordination Skills Important?
Developing strong balance and coordination is essential for a child’s overall physical development and independence. These skills are vital because they:
Signs of Challenges
Children who struggle with balance and coordination may display:
- Frequent tripping, stumbling, or falling during activities
- Difficulty standing on one foot or maintaining stability in various positions
- W sitting or slouching in seat
- Not meeting benchmarks for stair negotiation skills
- Challenges with tasks that require coordinated movements
- Hesitance or fear of engaging in physical activities that involve movement or balance
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How Physical Therapy Can Help
At Chicago Kids Therapy, our physical therapists work with children and their families to improve their balance and coordination skills, which are established through interventions that provide the appropriate level of assistance and cueing throughout the stages of care. We are passionate about implementing fun and engaging treatments that may include:
Balance
Training
Facilitation of balance reactions and balance strategies through activities like standing or walking over unstable surfaces, or participating in a multistep activity.
Coordination
Exercises
Engaging tasks such as ball games, jumping sequences, or stepping patterns that enhance the synchronization of movements.
Strengthening
Core Muscles
Prioritizing the body’s foundation by addressing scapular, neck, back, and abdominal weaknesses through postures and functional activities.
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We aim to equip children with the balance and coordination skills needed to confidently participate in daily activities and physical play. By enhancing these abilities, we empower children to move safely, interact socially, and explore their environment with assurance.
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