EFFECT OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE FORM-KATHAK IN DIAGNOSED CASES OF ADHD COMING TO A TERTIARY HOSPITAL SETUP IN RURAL AREA.

Dr. Maneesha Deshpande; Dr. Mrunmayee Joshi; Dr. Chaitali Thakar

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

EFFECT OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE FORM-KATHAK IN DIAGNOSED CASES OF ADHD COMING TO A TERTIARY HOSPITAL SETUP IN RURAL AREA.

Dr. Maneesha Deshpande, Dr. Mrunmayee Joshi, Dr. Chaitali Thakar

Abstract :

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavioural disorder with early childhood onset, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity and secondary motor problems. Physical activity improves symptoms of ADHD. Dance is a creative, non– competitive form of exercise. 30 children of age 7 to 10 years of both genders were selected by convenient sampling method and evaluated for motor problem with Movement ABC–2 scale (Modified version). They underwent sessions of basic steps of Indian Dance Form–Kathak for 30 minutes, thrice a week, after which they were reassessed. Data was analysed statistically. Significant improvements were seen in the timings and scores of the tasks of manual dexterity, aiming and catching and static balance. No significant improvements in the scores and timings in the tasks of dynamic balance