Athletes with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. Dusty Narducci
On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (T: @TheAMSSM) host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, (T: @thejschro) is joined by Dr. Dusty Narducci, MD (T: @NarducciDusty) to discuss the updated AMSSM Position Statement regarding Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Dr. Narducci served as a co-author on the position statement, and in this conversation, she addresses the following topics:
- Why the position statement, which was originally published in 2011, was updated
- The recommend approach for diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD
- Identifying the most common doppelgangers for ADHD and how to diagnose them
- Some of the key points related to the new diversity, equity, and inclusivity section
- Pharmacotherapy and the various medical treatment options for athletes with ADHD
- The role of exercise in the treatment of ADHD
- The relationship between ADHD and concussions
- Regulatory issues
Resources:
Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Position Statement of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Athletes: More Than Self-Rating Scales and Stimulants – Key Messages from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement
