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Effects of Neurofeedback Training on Performing Bimanual Coordination In-phase and Anti-phase Patterns in Children

Ebrahim Norouzi1, Fatemehsadat Hossieni2, Mehran Solymani3

  • 1Department of Human Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education & Sport, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. eb.norouzi@urmia.ac.ir.

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
|August 4, 2018
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Sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR) neurofeedback training significantly improved bimanual coordination in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This intervention shows potential for enhancing motor control in ADHD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often exhibit deficits in motor control, particularly in bimanual coordination tasks.
  • Impaired fine motor ability, force control issues, and general poor motor coordination are characteristic challenges for these children.
  • These motor control difficulties place children with ADHD at a higher risk for functional limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of neurofeedback training (NFT) in improving bimanual coordination among children diagnosed with ADHD.
  • To compare the effects of Sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR) NFT against a control condition in enhancing motor skills.
  • To assess the potential of SMR NFT as an intervention for motor control deficits in ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 20 children with ADHD (mean age 7.9 years).
  • Participants were assigned to either SMR NFT (targeting increased SMR in C3 and C4) or a mock NFT control condition.
  • Bimanual coordination was assessed at baseline, multiple points during the intervention, and post-intervention (12 sessions later).

Main Results:

  • Bimanual coordination accuracy and consistency improved significantly over time for all participants.
  • The SMR NFT group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in bimanual coordination compared to the control group (significant time × group interaction).
  • Participants in the NFT group made fewer errors in bimanual coordination tasks post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR) neurofeedback training led to significant improvements in bimanual coordination tasks for children with ADHD.
  • SMR NFT demonstrates potential as a therapeutic approach to enhance motor control in individuals with ADHD.
  • The findings suggest that NFT can be a valuable tool for addressing motor skill deficits associated with ADHD.

Keywords:
ADHDBimanual coordinationMotor controlNeurofeedbackRelative phase

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