ADHD and Adolescent Athletes

Nazeer, Ahsan; Mansour, Miriam; Gross, Kathleen A.

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2014.00046

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“…These are attributes that in previous studies have been shown to have a positive influence on ADHD symptoms [23,24]. In adolescence, physical activity has been reported to improve the ADHD symptoms in the individual as well as his or her academic performance and the adolescence overall attitude [1,24,25]. It has been shown that physical activity increases levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which are deficient in ADHD children and adolescents [26].…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a disorder that can cause behavioral and emotional problems for the individual [1]. Studies have shown how the environment, as well as physical activity, can influence ADHD in a positive direction and prevent its negative effects [1,2]. Most ADHD studies focus on the problems the individual has developed due to the disorder.…”

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“…For an individual to meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-V criteria (Inattention and hyperactivity are considered core symptoms of ADHD) [12], they need to cause impairment and be exhibited, in two different settings, for example at home and at school or work [13]. Studies show that the ADHD symptoms are part of a spectrum, which ranges from hyperactivity/impulsivity to attentional difficulties, and genetic studies have proposed that ADHD should be regarded as a set of behavioral traits that are also present in the general population but in a less extreme way [1,2]. In addition to the core symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity, one of the main deficits in ADHD, is "selective attention," i.e., selecting a target item while attenuating irrelevant stimuli in the presence of conflicting, distracting information [14,15].…”

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Do Athletes Have More of a Cognitive Profile with ADHD Criteria than Non-Athletes?

Ekman

Hiltunen

Gustafsson

2021

Sports

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The current study investigates the possibility that athletes have more parallel ADHD symptoms than non-athletes. High-level youth sport athletes were compared with non-athletes in leisure time (i.e., sport) and in the school in ADHD symptoms. Athletes and students were evaluated by a trained psychotherapist using Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) on activities at school and during activities in leisure/sports time. They also filled in the Autism Spectrum Questionnaire (AQ) as a self-report assessment. Results showed significant differences in ASRS-scores for athletes in school and in their sport, with high scores in school and low scores in sport. No differences were found in AQ between the groups. The findings indicate that many athletes might display a cognitive profile of parallel of ADHD criteria. Future research needs to further investigate potential benefits of the cognitive profile in athletes and how they handle different contexts including sport and school settings.

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Do Athletes Have More of a Cognitive Profile with ADHD Criteria than Non-Athletes?

Ekman

Hiltunen

Gustafsson

2021

Sports

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“…Therefore, the medication used for ADHD and similar conditions are especially prone to abuse. Literature suggests that the prevalence of ADHD is higher in athletes at both collegiate and professional levels compared to the general population, which might indicate abuse (Nazzer, Mansour & Gross 2014;Reardon 2016). However, reliable scientific literature in this field is scarce.…”

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Neuroethics of sport – neuroenhancement

Erhardt

2019

Synth. philos. (Online)

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U potrazi za savršenstvom u sportu, uz pomoć znanosti o sportu i pratećih tehnologija, ljudi pomiču granice svojih tjelesnih sposobnosti. Međutim, granice ljudskog uma još nisu u potpunosti istražene. Iako većina sportova ima snažnu komponentu tjelesne snage i vještine, oni su čvrsto isprepleteni s percepcijom i kognitivnim procesima. Savršena izvedba zahtijeva »savršeni mozak« i u potrazi za izvrsnošću sportaši posežu za različitim načinima neuropoboljšavanja. Neki od korištenih metoda poboljšanja podliježu dopinškoj kontroli, no neki od njih su (još uvijek) izvan regulatornih granica. Integriranjem neuroznanstvenih znanja s etičkom i društvenom misli, članak će analizirati različite primjere neuropoboljšavanja i povezane etičke probleme.

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“…Medication and also non medication treatments are available, but studies show that medication has superior results [20].…”

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Can a Person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder be an Athlete?

Vlad

Lungu

2017

Acta Medica Marisiensis

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Attention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder that impairs academic, social and occupational functioning in children, adolescents and adults. It is characterized by excessive activity, restlessness, and nervousness. The disease occurs in general at children before the age of 7 and usually is not easy to be detected, due to various symptoms. When the diagnosis is established the physician can prescribe two types of drugs, stimulants: amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as: guanfacine, atomoxetine, and clonidine. So what can be done for a person who has ADHD, and wants to be an elite athlete? Due to the rules established by the World Anti-Doping Agency the stimulant drugs are prohibited in competition and if traces of a prohibited substance are detected in the sample of blood of the athlete his access to competition can be blocked from 2-4 years, from that date of the incident. Fortunately for some athletes the disease was acute in childhood but as they grew up the symptoms were reminiscent and they could concentrate at the sporting task that was supposed to be achieved. What about those athletes that still have the symptoms? Well, they can be treated with the non-stimulant drugs, but their doctor must monthly verify if the list of prohibited drugs has been changed. In conclusion we can say that ADHD can be an impediment, but with the help of parents, teachers, and physicians the athlete can achieve very good performances.

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ADHD and Adolescent Athletes

Cited by 14 publications

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Do Athletes Have More of a Cognitive Profile with ADHD Criteria than Non-Athletes?

Do Athletes Have More of a Cognitive Profile with ADHD Criteria than Non-Athletes?

Neuroethics of sport – neuroenhancement

Can a Person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder be an Athlete?

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