Effects of Active Vestibulotherapy on Motor Disorders in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 MSc, Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD in Medical Neuroscience, Associated Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 PhD in Occupational Therapy, Associated Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 PhD in Biostatistics, Associated Professor, Statistics Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

6 Audiologist, PhD, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

7 Chief Executive of Atieh Clinical Neuroscience Center, Tehran, Iran, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

8 PhD in Health Psychology, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education & Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, Iran

9 Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Backgroundand Aim: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) display obvious balance and motor disorders. Since the vestibular system has a vital role in balance and motor function, the present study was conducted to study the effects of active vestibular stimulation on motor disorders in children with ADHD.
Materials and Methods: A total of 38 children with normal intelligence quotient (above 90), using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, were diagnosed with ADHD by a psychiatrist based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders )DSM(-IV.TR criteria were included in the study. They were 7-12 years old and were selected from Atieh Rehabilitation Center. Participants were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups, and were evaluated before and after the intervention using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP). Children in the experimental group received vestibular stimulation intervention three times per week; each session lasted for 30 minutes and was based on a defined protocol. The control group participated only in academic education programs. The collected data were analyzed and compared between the two groups.
Results: Vestibular stimulation resulted in significant changes in gross motor dexterity (P < 0.006), balance (P < 0.001), visual motor control (P=0.007), and total BOTMP test score (P<0.006) in the experimental group when compared to those of the control group.
Conclusion: Vestibular stimulation was effective in improving balance, gross motor function, and visual-motor control in children with ADHD.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 1
March and April 2017
Pages 74-82

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  • Receive Date: 25 July 2015
  • Revise Date: 06 March 2016
  • Accept Date: 20 April 2016
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2017

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