ADHD in athletes: diagnosis and management challenges

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