Evidence-Based Considerations and Recommendations for Athletic Trainers Caring for Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Athletic trainers are a vital component in providing health care for patients with ADHD. Using goal contagion creates a structured environment and positive reinforcements that accommodate patients with ADHD. Furthermore, ATs may use the evidence-based recommendations in this review to create a treatment and physical rehabilitation program and space that are tailored to the needs of the ADHD patient to increase the chance of a successful outcome.

Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2019)

“…In managing ADHD in elite athletes, psychosocial interventions should be used;57 these interventions may be as effective as—and should be considered an alternative to—stimulant medication in athletes with mild functional impairment 306 309 320–325. Depending on the age of the elite athlete, treatment may include: behaviour therapy or CBT; individual education plans; parent teaching/training and caregiver support; and education for athletes, families and coaches 308 321 326…”

The Role of Teachers In Reducing Hyperactive Behavior of Children with Special Needs Is Reviewed from The Characteristics of Speed And Balance

“…As a comparison of the results of research conducted globally. [28] one of the strategies to reduce children's hyperactive behavior is through sports activities, [29] recommendations of the results of this study to reduce the hyperactive behavior of children one of them through athletic exercises accompanied by trainers, similarly, recommended by [30] one of the alternatives to treat children who have hyperactive behavior one of them is through resistance circuit training, and [31] that the results of this study were put forward to increase trust and reduce hyperactive behavior of children one of which is through social interaction through the education of children with special needs.…”

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and athletes.

“…Wilus ( 2013) provided examples and helpful tips that incorporate the suggestions listed earlier in this chapter for working with athletes who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Wolfe and Madden (2016) provided a number of suggestions relevant to athletic trainers working with athletes with ADHD: Teaching techniques or technologies that are specific to individuals with ADHD have not been established. The principles discussed here, if integrated into a team' s training and game day activities by a credentialed sport psychologist, will help ensure that athletes with ADHD are experiencing an optimal environment for success.…”