Postural control is a child’s ability to maintain stability and balance while sitting, standing, or moving. It’s essential for everyday activities like sitting at a desk, playing on the floor, or running around on the playground. Good postural control means that a child’s core muscles are strong and able to keep them upright and steady, which helps them focus, engage with others, and coordinate other movements more easily.  Having good core strength is also an important prerequisite for good fine motor coordination, as one cannot use their hands in a controlled way without a stable base. In occupational therapy, we work on building core strength, balance, and body awareness through fun activities and exercises, like using therapy balls, engaging in balance games, using suspended equipment, and practicing movements that strengthen the muscles in the core and back. Developing strong postural control helps kids feel more comfortable, steady, and confident in everything they do, from classroom learning to active play.

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