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Exercise: Applications to Childhood ADHD

Wigal, Sharon B., Emmerson, Natasha, Gehricke, Jean-G., Galassetti, Pietro·2013·Journal of Attention Disorders

Abstract

ADHD is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood, presenting with pervasive and impairing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination. The leading hypothesis of the underlying physiology of this disorder of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity is based on catecholamine dysfunction. Pharmacotherapy research indicates that psychostimulants, which are catecholamine agonists, show the greatest efficacy for treating the core symptoms of ADHD. Exercise affects the same dopaminergic and noradrenergic systems that stimulant medications target and is a stressor, which elicits measurable physiological changes. The magnitude of these peripheral alterations is posited as a potential biomarker of ADHD. The hypothesis that exercise training alters the underlying physiology present in ADHD and other medical conditions as well as conceptual issues behind its potential clinical utility is reviewed.

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Authors
Wigal, S. B., Emmerson, N., Gehricke, J.-G., & Galassetti, P.
Affiliations
University of California, Irvine (US)
Venue
Journal of Attention Disorders
Published
2012-08-03
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
279-290
ISSN
  • 1087-0547 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-1246
OpenAlex
W2102393982
Cited by
93
References
75
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FWCI
3.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Attention Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, exercise training, dopaminergic system, noradrenergic system, inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, stress response, biomarkers, neurobehavioral disorders
MeSH terms
Central Nervous System Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Exercise Therapy, Humans, Exercise

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