Exercise reduces the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and improves social behaviour, motor skills, strength and neuropsychological parameters

Abstract

This review summarises research studies on the impact and beneficial effects of different types of exercise on childhood attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and provides recommendations for the scientific and therapeutic communities. Conclusion Although the design and the exercise interventions featured in these studies varied considerably, all showed that exercise reduced the symptoms of ADHD and led to improvements in social behaviour, motor skills, strength and neuropsychological parameters. ©2014 Foundation Acta Pædiatrica. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.