Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication, recommended by the NICE guidelines to be the first line of pharmacological treatment. However, its use is banned within competitive sports. Methylphenidate is on the list of Banned Substances for Sport, a list produced by the International Sports and Olympic Sports Governing Bodies. These guidelines are used among all competitive
Just as Michael Phelps did, individuals with ADHD can enjoy and even excel at sports. Physical activity is an essential part of managing ADHD symptoms as it provides an opportunity to redirect and burn off energy as well as an outlet for stress and improving mood. Exercise also gives a child an opportunity to learn
At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Michael Phelps won 6 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he won 8 gold medals. How many medals will he achieve at this year’s London Olympic Games? Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 9 in the USA.
The LANC was established by Dr Geoff Kewley, he started this Centre out of concern at the lack of appropriate service provision in the UK at that time for the assessment and management of children with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties particularly ADHD.
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