Gross Motor Skills Development
Gross motor movements are produced when the body can coordinate the skeletal muscles, bones, and nerves to participate in tasks that involve large muscles in our torso, legs, and arms.
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Why Are Gross Motor Skills Important?
Developing strong gross motor skills is critical for a child’s physical development and ability to navigate their environment confidently. These skills are vital because they:
Signs of Gross Motor Challenges
- Avoidance of physical activities or play that requires movement
- Poor posture or slouching when seated
- Difficulty coordinating movements such as jumping, hopping, or running
- Low endurance or quick fatigue during physical tasks
- Frustration or avoidance of physically challenging activities
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How Physical Therapy Can Help
At Chicago Kids Therapy, our physical therapists work with children and their families to develop strong gross motor 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:
Core Strengthening and
Balance Exercises
Activities that build trunk, pelvic, and postural stability—such as seated and standing balance tasks, prone weight-bearing, or sit-ups.
Motor Planning and
Coordination Activities
Fun exercises like obstacle courses, yoga poses, animal walks, and ball skills that enhance coordination, strength, and endurance.
Functional
Play
Incorporating a child’s favorite game or toy into movement activities, building their confidence to slide, jump on a trampoline, or climb a rock wall.
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