--- title: "Gross Motor & Core Strength Therapy for Kids" description: "Build your child's core strength and balance with our play-based occupational therapy. Personalized motor development plans to help children gain confidence." canonical: https://mytribe.in/gurukul_centre_gurgaon/occupational-physical-therapy/gross-motor-balance-core-strength last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Gross Motor, Balance & Core Strength Therapy Tribe Verified · Trusted by families across 10+ centers. By [Sankalp and Gurukul](https://mytribe.in/gurukul_centre_gurgaon) · Available online, and at 11 therapy centers across Gurugram, MP, UP, and HP · ₹350 per session (estimate) Part of [Occupational & Physical Therapy](https://mytribe.in/gurukul_centre_gurgaon/occupational-physical-therapy). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/gurukul_centre_gurgaon/occupational-physical-therapy/gallery) We turn physical milestones into playtime. Through obstacle courses, therapy rollers, and guided movement, we help your child build the strength and coordination they need for everyday activities. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A child works on gross motor skills by navigating a tire obstacle. This activity, guided by our therapists, helps with motor planning, balance, and following multi-step instructions in a playful setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47fee0c9-1f19-44f9-aebb-142e0efe5836) - [Video: Building upper body and core strength with a game of tug-of-war. This occupational therapy exercise is excellent for improving postural control, hand strength, and bilateral coordination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e63f4ff-6370-45c4-ac9b-40ea489454bf) - [Video: Using a therapy roller to work on core body strength and gross motor skills. This exercise, known as a wheelbarrow walk, strengthens the shoulders, arms, and trunk, which is foundational for many physical activities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f77bb102-6d85-4673-90e6-bcf9c76ff3f4) - [Video: This activity combines multiple skills at once. The child works on balance using a wobble board while simultaneously engaging in a game that requires hand-eye coordination and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a2f0b09-289d-4263-8b51-4670293c4071) - [Video: An occupational therapy session in our Shimla center, focusing on navigating low hurdles. This helps improve a child's ability to lift their feet, plan their movements, and enhance overall coordination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a70af5f-0f7b-4222-8ceb-cd783d37a33c) - [Video: A therapist guides a child through a colorful obstacle course. This activity is designed to improve motor skills, color recognition, and the ability to follow a sequence of verbal cues.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24808e16-be1b-4047-a73f-bbbae8b6c7ec) - [Video: Backward walking is a specific physical therapy technique we use to help reduce toe walking. It also challenges balance and enhances spatial awareness in a new way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52f260fc-d2e3-4354-91b1-fabac0074079) - [Video: A fun, interactive game of catch to improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Standing on soft blocks adds a balance challenge, engaging core muscles during play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22929dbe-67ea-450f-babb-dbb3148b98d3) - [Video: A child learns to maintain balance on a therapy roller. This pediatric core strength activity is fundamental for developing good posture and stability for sitting and other physical tasks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcdd5671-b058-42de-ba1a-0c593024da0b) - [Video: Navigating an obstacle course with cones and rings. This kind of play-based therapy improves a child's motor planning, agility, and ability to follow a path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5217ee36-ad75-43a9-83aa-a0accb1bb4bd) - [Video: Two children participate in a coordinated jumping exercise using hoops. This group activity encourages imitation, rhythm, and gross motor development in a fun, social context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6529d70f-5e6a-448d-a766-16a0287aced2) - [Video: This indoor ladder game is a fun way to practice hopping and jumping. It helps develop leg strength, coordination, and the ability to follow directional patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6cae963-f8f9-4191-ba2d-742166972210) - [Video: A child practices stepping up and down on foam blocks while wearing ankle weights. This physical therapy exercise helps to build leg strength, improve balance, and increase body awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/baa23c67-3006-4ac9-b8d8-414bd2b1da29) - [Video: Working on a vertical surface like a chalkboard is great for building shoulder and core strength. It also promotes better wrist position for writing and improves spatial awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd86b930-bb37-447d-bba4-5dba4c35a5ea) - [Video: A simple game of balancing a soft toy on the head while walking. This activity is a playful way to improve posture, body control, and concentration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ff0dc47-5540-4c58-bf0a-23c0808e4335) - [Video: Taking therapy outdoors with a game of soccer. Kicking a ball helps develop gross motor skills, coordination, and balance while enjoying the fresh air.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d0efa0e-a8fd-4036-a109-1267ea29d28e) - [Video: Another look at our outdoor soccer activity. This game encourages children to run, kick, and interact with peers, promoting both physical and social skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4f4dbd0-8606-4b65-87e5-77be738ab7b9) - [Video: This child is standing on a balance board while throwing balls into hoops. This occupational therapy task challenges the vestibular system and improves coordination and aiming skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42d2095c-eef2-412d-8b7b-f0453a294a74) ## About Gross Motor, Balance & Core Strength Many parents come to us worried that their child struggles to sit, focus, or follow simple instructions. We start by meeting the child exactly where they are. Using engaging equipment like therapy rollers, obstacle courses, and tire-pulling exercises, we turn physical exertion into a game. It is not about forcing movement but building the core stability and body awareness necessary for your child to feel secure and balanced in their daily environment. ### Building Foundations Through Play Physical confidence is the bedrock of independence. Whether it is improving sitting tolerance, postural control, or the ability to navigate a classroom without fatigue, our core strength program targets the underlying motor foundations. ### Our Approach to Movement We believe therapy should look like an indoor playground. Our centers are equipped with: * **Sensory Gyms:** Featuring swings, bolsters, and tactile toys to help children process movement and regulate their bodies. * **Gross Motor Tools:** We use tire dragging for resistance and core stability, while obstacle courses with low hurdles improve motor planning and spatial awareness. * **Vertical Surface Work:** Engaging with wall-mounted whiteboards improves shoulder and trunk stability, which is essential for handwriting and fine motor tasks later on. ### Why It Works Our sessions are not cookie-cutter routines. We conduct a deep-dive evaluation to map out your child's sensory and motor profile. If a child has difficulty with toe-walking, for instance, we incorporate backward walking on specific textures to challenge balance. If core weakness is the hurdle, we use heavy work like ball-rolling and ladder games. We focus on the 'why' behind the movement. Every game of catch on a balance board or race through a tunnel is a structured exercise designed to improve core strength, reduce restlessness, and boost the self-confidence your child needs to tackle new challenges. Our team is here to walk this path with you, celebrating every small win along the way. ## About Sankalp and Gurukul We are a team that believes in the power of play to build physical confidence. We work with your child to turn every obstacle course and balancing game into a foundation for their independence. 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