Abstract
Thirteen adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) participated in Tai Chi classes twice a week for 5 weeks. Teachers rated the children's behaviour on the Conners Scale during the baseline period, after the 5 week Tai Chi session period and 2 weeks later. After the 10 Tai Chi sessions the adolescents displayed less anxiety, improved conduct, less daydreaming behaviours, less inappropriate emotions, and less hyperactivity. These improved scores persisted over the 2-week follow up (no Tai Chi period).
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 120-123 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and Manual Therapy
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Complementary and alternative medicine
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Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T. M., & Thimas, E. (2001). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Benefits from Tai Chi. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 5(2), 120-123. https://doi.org/10.1054/jbmt.2000.0219