Tactile massage may alleviate symptoms in adolescents with ADHD
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massage, Adolescents, ADHDAbstract
This study is the first of its kind and suggests that tactile massage may have a positive impact on certain core symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, and defiance, as well as contribute to improved sleep in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD (Robertz et al., 2024). The results are preliminarily promising and indicate that the method may be a potential complementary approach to existing treatments.
This is a popular science summary of the study:
Robertz, A.-C., Törnhage, C.-J., Nilsson, S., Nyman, V., & Kantzer, A.-K. (2024). Positive effects of tactile massage for adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – a small scale study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 101909.
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