Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD is a set of symptoms that significant interfere with quality of life. Inattention, hyperactivity, careless mistakes in work done, difficulty sustaining attention, poor listening skills, failure to follow-through with tasks, and reluctance to engage in activities that require mental activity are all signs that one may have ADD/ADHD. ADD/ADHD is found in children and adults and there is come promising evidence that shows that the disease/disorder may be treated with appropriate physical interventions. A thorough history, examination, and outcome measure testing is necessary prior to making a diagnosis. Once the patient is established as suffering from ADD/ADHD, then a treatment plan is established and physical interventions may be utilized to lessen the severity of the symptoms and improve patient quality of life.
Additional evaluation may be necessary including pharmaceuticals used and a nutritional analysis may be required.
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