{"id":1835,"date":"2026-02-10T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:09:47","slug":"3-physical-therapy-exercises-to-do-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/esperanza\/therapy-in-action\/3-physical-therapy-exercises-to-do-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ejercicios de fisioterapia para hacer en casa con tu hijo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a child is working on strength, balance, or coordination, short movement activities at home can support the progress they\u2019re making in physical therapy. These exercises do not replace therapy sessions, but they can help reinforce motor skills in a familiar, low-pressure environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Esperanza Children\u2019s Therapy in Southern New Mexico, our physical therapists often share simple activities families can safely practice at home to support gross motor development and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are three physical therapy exercises you can try at home with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Balance Holds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this supports: Balance, core strength, and body awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have your child stand with feet shoulder-width apart and practice holding their balance for short periods. You can make this more engaging by turning it into a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ways to try it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your child to stand \u201cas still as a statue\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count out loud together to see how long they can hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have them balance while reaching for a toy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As balance improves, you can gently increase the challenge by asking them to stand on one foot for a few seconds at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-Ups on a Low Surface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this supports: Leg strength, coordination, and confidence with movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a sturdy step, curb, or bottom stair. Have your child step up with one foot, then bring the other foot up, and step back down slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helpful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage slow, controlled movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch which foot leads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay close for safety and support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step-ups help build strength needed for walking, climbing, and playground activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ball Rolling and Catching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this supports: Coordination, balance, and motor planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sit or stand facing your child and roll a ball back and forth. As skills improve, you can progress to gentle tossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can increase difficulty by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rolling the ball slightly to the side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing speeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking your child to stop the ball before rolling it back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This activity strengthens coordination while encouraging focus and movement control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Home Practice Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical therapy progress builds with consistency. Even a few minutes of movement practice each day can help children feel more confident using their bodies. At Esperanza, our physical therapists work closely with families to suggest activities that fit naturally into daily routines, so therapy feels manageable and supportive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Support Your Child\u2019s Movement at Home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re exploring physical therapy for children in Las Cruces or Anthony, Esperanza Children\u2019s Therapy is here to help. Our team provides individualized, play-based physical therapy designed to support each child\u2019s unique movement needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call us at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(575) 647-3773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(575) 647-3773<\/a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/esperanza\/\">aitkids.com\/esperanza<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule an evaluation and learn how we can support your child\u2019s strength, balance, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) \u2013 Pediatric Physical Therapy &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pediatricapta.org\/\">https:\/\/pediatricapta.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HealthyChildren.org \u2013 Physical Therapy for Children &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/Pages\/default.aspx\">https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a child is working on strength, balance, or coordination, short movement activities at home can support the progress they\u2019re making in physical therapy. These exercises do not replace therapy sessions, but they can help reinforce motor skills in a familiar, low-pressure environment. At Esperanza Children\u2019s Therapy in Southern New Mexico, our physical therapists often [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1836,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-therapy-in-action"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1835"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1835\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}