ADHD and Massage WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on ADHD and Massage
Massage therapy is commonly associated with pampering and relaxation, but it is also beneficial as a treatment method of various conditions and disorders. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavior that is "fidgety," impulsive and overactive.1 A research study by Touch Research Institutes (TRI), found that children with ADHD who received regular massage were less hyperactive and more productive during classroom activities.2 A licensed massage therapist usually performs the massage but parents can massage their children as well.
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- Massage calms hyperactive behavior and contributes to improved concentration and ability to focus.2
- In one study, children aged 7-18 who received a massage for twenty minutes twice a week reported an overall happiness and demonstrated improved mood and attentiveness.1
- In another study, adolescents diagnosed with ADHD who were taught tai chi postures and breathing exercises were perceived as less anxious and hyperactive.3
- Adults who received massage were found to be less depressed and more focused.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals: Helping Children Find Focus Massage Calms ADHD Kids
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Why Massage Works
- ↑ Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (via Monumental Massage): Massage And Tai Chi Benefit ADHD
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