Effects of Exercise Type on Core Symptoms of ADHD in Children：A Systematic Review

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Abstract Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder disease in children Methods Randomized controlled trials or crossover studies were identified in four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and China Knowledge Network) from January 2000 to January 2022. A total of 27 interventional studies met the inclusion criteria. Results Interventions of various types of aerobic exercise performed at moderate intensity (45%-75% peak heart rate) for 20 minutes or more 2–3 times per week best improved executive function and attention deficits in children with ADHD. conclusions Integrating different types of aerobic exercise programs, comparing acute vs long-term effects of the same intervention and assessing gender differences may provide more evidence-based and precise intervention programs for children with ADHD and help exercise interventions to become more effective alternative or complementary non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD in children.