Abstract

Background and objective: the Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a persistent or continuous pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness, that hinders daily activities or normal development. The objective of this study was to use Physiotherapy as an approach to obtain motor benefits in the case of a boy with psychomotor retardation and suspected of having ADHD. Case description: the case concerns a boy aged 7 who was diagnosed with ADHD at the end of the physiotherapy treatment. Intervention: The study was carried out over 30 sessions with an individualized therapy programme, working at motor goals on two scales: Pediatric Balance and Batelle Development Inventory. Results: an improvement of 2 points was seen in standing, both with eyes shut and feet together, and of 1 in standing on one leg. New achievements appeared like going up steps, passing from 0 to 2 points. Conclusions: the child’s short-term progress after the Physiotherapy treatment has been favourable, so that it was concluded that Physiotherapy had an effective role in ADHD, not only for an advance in motor ability, but also for an overall improvement in the individual.