Tag Archives: activity
Activity measurement in pediatric CFS
Activity measurement in pediatric chronic fatigue syndrome, by Bernardo Loiacono, Madison Sunnquist, Laura Nicholson, Leonard A Jason in Chronic Illness, August 17, 2020 [doi.org/10.1177/1742395320949613] Research abstract: Objectives: Individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) experience debilitating … Continue reading
Assessing reduction in activity levels in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome have case definitions with varying criteria, but almost all criteria require an individual to have a substantial reduction in activity level. Unfortunately, a consensus has not been reached regarding what constitutes substantial … Continue reading
Activity and CFS
[Letter from Joan Crawford: In the February 2015 edition of Therapy Today (News, p6) there is a short report on exercise and CFS. Uncritically your report states, ‘Both [CBT aimed at increasing patients activity and GET (graded exercise therapy)] have been … Continue reading
Measuring substantial reductions in activity
Research abstract The case definitions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), ME, and CFS each include a disability criterion requiring substantial reductions in activity in order to meet diagnostic criteria. Difficulties have been encountered in defining and operationalizing the substantial … Continue reading
Experiences of daily activity in CFS/ME & implications for rehabilitation programmes
Abstract PURPOSE Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), has a significant impact upon daily functioning. Most recommended treatments aim to alter activity patterns based upon assumptions of activity avoidance. However, as there is limited research on the … Continue reading
