Jeyanthi S, Arumugam Narkeesh, Parasher Raju K
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, University of Delhi, India.
Physiotherapy Department, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.
eNeurologicalSci. 2021 Jul 13;24:100357. doi: 10.1016/j.ensci.2021.100357. eCollection 2021 Sep.
Children with ADHD exhibit decrements in fitness levels, motor skill ability and attention. The purpose was to evaluate the benefits of a structured, school-based exercise program on motor skill, physical fitness and attention in children with ADHD.
Ten 8-12 year old school boys with ADHD and ten typically developing (TD) were recruited. They underwent a six week structured exercise program which included aerobics, resistance exercises, motor skills and attention training.
Following the 6 week, school -based exercise program significant improvements in physical fitness, motor skills and attention were observed in ADHD children compared to the TD children. Additionally, the exercise sessions were acceptable and enjoyable to all children.
It is proposed that an exercise program be incorporated in school physical education curriculum. Exercises should be considered, in addition to other forms of intervention, as an essential treatment for improving problems associated with ADHD in school children.
患有注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）的儿童在体能水平、运动技能能力和注意力方面表现出下降。本研究目的是评估一项基于学校的结构化运动计划对ADHD儿童运动技能、身体素质和注意力的益处。
招募了10名8 - 12岁患有ADHD的男学生和10名发育正常（TD）的男学生。他们参加了为期六周的结构化运动计划，其中包括有氧运动、阻力训练、运动技能和注意力训练。
与发育正常的儿童相比，经过为期6周的基于学校的运动计划后，ADHD儿童在身体素质、运动技能和注意力方面有显著改善。此外，所有儿童都能接受并享受这些运动课程。
建议将运动计划纳入学校体育课程。除其他形式的干预措施外，运动应被视为改善学龄儿童ADHD相关问题的重要治疗方法。
