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Fractionated lower extremity response time performance in boys with and without ADHD
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 02:24 authored by Scott PedersenScott Pedersen, Surburg, PR, Heath, M, Koceja, DMThe purpose was to investigate central and peripheral processing mechanisms through the use of electromyography (EMG) to determine differences between the performance of children with and without ADHD on a lower extremity choice response time task. Sixteen children with ADHD were tested on and off medication along with 19 children without ADHD. For premotor time, the comparison group performed significantly faster than children with ADHD. The longer latencies exhibited in central processing of children with ADHD were related to midline crossing inhibition (MCI). Medication improved the speed of processing for children with ADHD, but did not negate MCI.
History
Publication title
Adapted Physical Activity QuarterlyVolume
21Issue
4Pagination
315-329ISSN
0736-5829Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Human Kinetics Publishers IncPlace of publication
USARepository Status
- Restricted