Front Psychiatry March 2019 PMID 30971959

Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD.

Aylin Mehren, Jale Özyurt, Alexandra P Lam, Mirko Brandes, Helge H O Müller, Christiane M Thiel, Alexandra Philipsen

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What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a shared belief that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functions in adults with ADHD, supported by references to reaction times and attention improvements. The tone is curious and supportive, with posts like 'exercise helped with ADHD' and mentions of the study highlighting cognitive benefits, demonstrating moderate engagement and recognition of the research’s potential significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the study's findings about the cognitive benefits of exercise for adults with ADHD.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some mentioning personal experiences or seeking to understand the results better.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific details from the research, such as reaction times and health benefits, indicating active interest.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence perceptions of exercise as a treatment option, showing a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Aerobic exercise can enhance cognitive functions and improve attention and executive functions in adult patients with ADHD, as shown in a study involving a controlled flanker task.
  • Participants engaged in 30 minutes of moderate stationary cycling, with results indicating significant improvements in reaction times for patients with ADHD, while no such effects were seen in healthy controls.
  • The study highlights the potential for acute aerobic exercise to serve as an alternative treatment for ADHD and offers insight into the neurophysiological mechanisms that link exercise to cognitive benefits.

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Rob
@robmerki · X

I always felt that exercise helped with ADHD, but I finally looked it up. "Patients with ADHD improved in reaction times [...] after exercise, indicating improved attention and processing speed." https://t.co/SGM4mm4M6G

Apr 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 1,642 followers View post →
Susan Madigan OT
@SusanMadigan3 · X

Exercise: “indicate exercise-induced improvements in attention and processing speed in patients with ADHD, demonstrating that adult patients with ADHD may benefit from an acute bout of exercise” https://t.co/riJiQ1H2ME

Mar 24, 2022 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 3,152 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD: Aylin Mehren, Jale Özyurt, Alexandra P. Lam, Mirko Brandes, Helge H. O. Müller, Christiane M. Thiel, Alexandra Philipsen https://t.co/wcMqqncjt6

Mar 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 16,572 followers View post →
OT_Expert
@OT_Expert · X

RT @SusanMadigan3: Exercise: “indicate exercise-induced improvements in attention and processing speed in patients with ADHD, demonstrating…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 13,584 followers View post →
Guillaume Baissette
@GuillaumePsy · X

Cette étude montrerait une amélioration de l'attention et de la vitesse de traitement induite par l'exercice physique chez les patients atteints de TDAH #psychologie #Montpellier https://t.co/h1XUINijRq

Mar 27, 2019 · 89 followers View post →
Cynthia Cole
@Cynthia72491516 · X

RT @FrontPsychiatry: Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD: Aylin Mehren, Jale…

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 share · 56 followers View post →

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OT_Expert
@OT_Expert · X

RT @SusanMadigan3: Exercise: “indicate exercise-induced improvements in attention and processing speed in patients with ADHD, demonstrating…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 13,584 followers View post →
Susan Madigan OT
@SusanMadigan3 · X

Exercise: “indicate exercise-induced improvements in attention and processing speed in patients with ADHD, demonstrating that adult patients with ADHD may benefit from an acute bout of exercise” https://t.co/riJiQ1H2ME

Mar 24, 2022 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 3,152 followers View post →
Rob
@robmerki · X

I always felt that exercise helped with ADHD, but I finally looked it up. "Patients with ADHD improved in reaction times [...] after exercise, indicating improved attention and processing speed." https://t.co/SGM4mm4M6G

Apr 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 1,642 followers View post →
Guillaume Baissette
@GuillaumePsy · X

Cette étude montrerait une amélioration de l'attention et de la vitesse de traitement induite par l'exercice physique chez les patients atteints de TDAH #psychologie #Montpellier https://t.co/h1XUINijRq

Mar 27, 2019 · 89 followers View post →
Cynthia Cole
@Cynthia72491516 · X

RT @FrontPsychiatry: Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD: Aylin Mehren, Jale…

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 share · 56 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD: Aylin Mehren, Jale Özyurt, Alexandra P. Lam, Mirko Brandes, Helge H. O. Müller, Christiane M. Thiel, Alexandra Philipsen https://t.co/wcMqqncjt6

Mar 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 16,572 followers View post →