Effectiveness Of Physiotherapy Techniques In Children With Attention Deficit Disorder / Hyperactivity

Abstract

Introduction: The Attention Deficit Disorder constitutes a complex behavioral disorder that takes the child to variable degrees of commitment in social, emotional, educational and family life. This disorder is characterized by motor, perceptual, cognitive and behavioral disorders, expressing global difficulties of child development. There is a shortage of physiotherapy work in the area of psychiatry. Some studies conclude that body techniques have much to contribute in mental health care and stresses that physiotherapy must take its place within the new perspectives in mental health care. Thereby, it emerged the concern to assess the importance of physical therapy techniques in children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder-ADHD. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy techniques in children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder. Methods: The study, from the point of view of its nature, framed in a double blind study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of two groups with a total of 10 children, aged from 7 to 11 years. It was composed five children the 1st control group (held 20 sessions of psychology and educational psychology) and the 2 nd therapeutic

Cognizance and Perception of Physiotherapy Intervention in Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Amongst Clinical Physiotherapy Students in Tertiary Institution, Nigeria

“…Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment, or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development [10]. This disorder is characterized by motor, perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral disorders, expressing global di culties in child development [15]. Alongside displaying hyperactivity and poor concentration skills, they have di culty with writing, tying shoelaces, eating properly using a fork and knife, and playing games and sports, which is generally known as dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder (DCD) [16].…”

“…A multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the treatment of ADHD with emphasis on subtypes and the comorbidities that are associated [15,17]. Diagnosis of ADHD in a child brings a huge concern to the parents that they become worried about which treatment is right for their child, whereas, ADHD can be managed with the right treatment [18].…”

“…The aim of physiotherapy for individuals with attention de cit hyperactivity disorder is to maximize their functional ability and develop motor skills to minimize the risk of pain and postural problems [4]. Through physical therapy, many interventional techniques are applied such as massage therapy and chest physiotherapy to reduce anxiety, stress, and muscle tension caused by ADHD and thus promote relaxation and improve the quality of life [15,19]. Also, previous ndings have shown that physical exercise in children and adults (with or without ADHD) promotes intellectual function, cognitive ability, and academic achievement, this could suggest that regular exercise training may alter brain functions that underlie cognition and behavior, as well as the underlying physiology present in ADHD [20,21,22,23].…”