Citation

Putukian M, Kreher JB, Coppel DB, Glazer JL, McKeag DB, White RD. Clin. J. Sport. Med. 2011; 21(5): 392-400.

Affiliation

Department of Athletic Medicine, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey; Robert Wood Johnson UMDNJ, New Brunswick, New Jersey; Department of Orthopaedics, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle Sports Concussion Program, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; IU Center for Sports Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Long Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana; and Department of Community & Family Medicine, Truman Medical Center Lakewood, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JSM.0b013e3182262eb1

PMID

21892014

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an important issue for the physician taking care of athletes since ADHD is common in the athletic population, and comorbid issues affect athletes of all ages. The health care provider taking care of athletes should be familiar with making the diagnosis of ADHD, the management of ADHD, and how treatment medications impact exercise and performance. In this statement, the term "Team Physician" is used in reference to all healthcare providers that take care of athletes. These providers should understand the side effects of medications, regulatory issues regarding stimulant medications, and indications for additional testing. This position statement is not intended to be a comprehensive review of ADHD, but rather a directed review of the core issues related to the athlete with ADHD.

Language: en