The study was prospectively planned and conducted as per protocol. However, registration was completed retrospectively due to administrative oversight. No changes were made to the protocol after study initiation. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. About one-third of children with ADHD have difficulties with fine and gross motor skills. Motor problems during dynamic balance tasks are more pronounced in these children compared to their typically developing peers. These issues may result from dysfunction in brain regions, possibly linked to delayed cerebellar development. Motor imagery-the mental simulation of movement without actual execution-has been studied as a cause of motor impairments in ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). While motor imagery deficits are clear in DCD, evidence in ADHD remains unclear. Studies show that motor imagery training, alone or combined with physical exercise, can improve postural control. In children with DCD, motor imagery training improved movement skills. ADHD treatment is multidimensional, including pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Medications are effective in reducing symptoms and associated behaviors. Physical exercise also helps reduce ADHD symptoms, improving medication response and cognitive functions. This study aims to examine the effects of telerehabilitation-based exercise and motor imagery training on ADHD symptoms and balance in children. Telerehabilitation has become popular due to pandemic-related restrictions, yet no exercise program combining telerehabilitation and motor imagery exists for children with ADHD.
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Conners Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short
Timeframe: pre-intervention
Conners Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short
Timeframe: within the first week post-intervention
Stroop Test
Timeframe: pre-intervention
Stroop Test
Timeframe: within the first week post-intervention
d2 Test of Attention
Timeframe: pre-intervention
d2 Test of Attention
Timeframe: within the first week post-intervention
Y Balance Test
Timeframe: pre-intervention
Y Balance Test
Timeframe: within the first week post-intervention
Timed Up and Go Test
Timeframe: pre-intervention
Timed Up and Go Test
Timeframe: within the first week post-intervention