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  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent, yet current treatments have limitations.
  • Exercise interventions show promise for ADHD, but concerns exist regarding addiction, including exercise dependency.
  • Individuals with ADHD may have a higher predisposition to addictive behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate exercise practices in adults with ADHD.
  • To assess the prevalence of exercise dependency and overuse injuries in this population.
  • To identify factors associated with exercise dependency and injury risk in ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 114 adults diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Participants reported on their current exercise habits, exercise dependency levels, and history of overuse injuries.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors of exercise dependency and injury.

Main Results:

  • The majority of participants engaged in regular exercise.
  • No participants met the criteria for full exercise dependency; however, 38.9% exhibited symptomatic nondependent exercise.
  • Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD symptoms predicted exercise withdrawal severity, and co-occurring autism spectrum disorder correlated with increased overuse injury risk.

Conclusions:

  • ADHD may be associated with an elevated risk for developing exercise dependency.
  • Findings align with research linking ADHD to other addictive behaviors.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate exercise-related risks in individuals with ADHD.