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Definition Anatomy

Etiology

Epidemiology

Pathophysiology

Clinical Manifestations

Complications

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PT EVALUATION PROCEDURES

APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS

Rationale of Treatment Contraindications/Precautions

PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS

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Is a condition whereyou have long-termdisabling tiredness

(fatigue). ChronicFatigue

Syndrome (CFS) is alsoknown as Myalgicencephalomyelitis(ME).

Is a neurological illness.

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Chronic- is a human health condition ordisease that is persistent or otherwise

long-lasting in its effects.

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Fatigue- thediminished response of

muscle to a repeated

stimulus.

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ME- (myalgic encephalomyelitis).

Myalgicmeans muscle aches or pains.

Encephalomyelitismeans inflammationof the brain and spinal cord.

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Muscle

Nervous System Brain

Spinal Cord

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Are responsible for essentially all bodymovements and can be viewed as the

machines of the body.

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Are the main centers where correlationand integration of nervous information

occurs.

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Is composed basically of specialized

cells, whose function is to receive sensorystimuli and transmit them to effectororgans, whether muscular or glandular.

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Inherited genetic susceptibility

Exhaustion and mental stress.

Depression.

A traumatic event such as bereavement, divorce or

redundancy.

Recurring viral or bacterial infections.

Not being active enough, or even being too active.

Stress.

Poor diet.

Being socially isolated and/or feeling frustrated and

depressed.

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It can affect anyone. Three times as common in women as in

men.

The most common age for it to develop isin the early twenties to mid-forties.

In children the most common age for it to

develop is 13-15 years.

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Unknown

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Fatigue

An uncomfortable sensation in the muscle, even pain andcramping

Neuro-cognitive

Disrupted sleep

Pain or aches in the muscles, joints or head

A drop in blood pressure, feeling dizzy or pale

Palpitations, increased heart rate or shortness of breath withexertion or on standing

Marked weight changeextreme loss or gain

Inability to continue low-intensity physical activity

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Mild cases

Can care for yourself Can do light domestic tasks, but with difficulty.

Are still likely to be able to do a job, but may often take days offwork.

In order to remain in work you are likely to have stopped most

leisure and social activities. Weekends or other days off from work are used to rest in order to

cope.

Moderate cases

Reduced mobility and are restricted in most activities of daily living. The level of ability and severity of symptoms often varies from time to

time (peaks and troughs).

Are likely to have stopped work and require rest periods.

Night-time sleep tends to be poor and disturbed.

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Severe cases

Are able to carry out only minimal daily tasks such as facewashing and cleaning teeth.

Are likely to have severe difficulties with some mentalprocesses such as concentrating.

May be wheelchair-dependent for mobility and may be

unable to leave your home except on rare occasions, andusually have severe prolonged after-effects from effort.

May spend most of your time in bed.

Often unable to tolerate any noise, and are generally verysensitive to bright light.

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Px education about the disease

Relieve pain

Aerobic Exercise Strength training

Endurance training

Power training

Resistance Training

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Enhance muscle performance Decrease stress on joints and reduced

risk of soft tissue injury during physical

activities Possible improvement on balance

Enhance daily physical performanceduring daily living, occupational, andrecreational activities

Enhanced feeling of physical well-being

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Patients with: Cardiopulmonary problems

Inflammatory disorders

Osteoporosis

High intensity exercises

High-load, open-chain exercises

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Proper rest

Dont stress

Rest interval between exercises Eat healthy foods

Exercise daily

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Next topic:

POST-EXERCISE

MUSCLE SORENESS

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