Author/Authors :
Amini، Behzad نويسنده Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Tehran, IR Iran , , Hosseini، Seyed Ali نويسنده Faculty Member of the Research Center for the Agriculture and Natural Resources of Gorgan, Iran , , Biglarian ، Akbar نويسنده Assistant Professor, Biostatistics Department, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences. Tehran. Iran , , Amiri، Nasrin نويسنده Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran-Iran , , Pishyareh، Ebrahim نويسنده Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract :
Background
Children with ADHD suffer from movement disorders in addition to hyperactivity and attention deficits.
Objectives
To investigate specific indices related to mobility factors, static and active mobility factors were studied in children with ADHD and normal controls.
Methods
32 children, 16 diagnosed as ADHD and 16 normally developed school-age controls, participated in the research. Static and active mobility factors were assessed using a balance master device, and data were analyzed using the repeated test method.
Results
Parameters, including fluctuation, range, speed at center of mobility, and side control under six sensory conditions differed significantly between ADHD and control groups. However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups on the seven mobility factors, including step coordination and frequency range in the walking and tandem walk tests.
Conclusions
Static mobility patterns are the most problematic issues in children with ADHD.
