A Functional Capacity Measurement Tool for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Patients To Physicians Caring for Patients with CFS The Energy Index Point Score® (EIPS®) chart provides the severity of patient fatigue. A change in EIPS® level of one is a significant change. The EIPS® level is determined by agreement of physician and patient with the EIPS® chart easily available for viewing at out-patient visits. As the EIPS® level increases, CFS symptoms lessen and disappear.
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Orthostatic (Tilt)-training is an effective treatment for neurally mediated hypotension (NMH). NMH is a frequent finding in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). We evaluated home orthostatic training (HOT) in CFS in a randomized placebo-controlled feasibility study.
Compiled by Susanna Agardy. The Exercise Guidance Note below is intended to be a short summary of exercise issues in ME/CFS, which I hope can be easily read by doctors and patients. The pacing program and other statements are adapted from Dr Lewis's book (Reference 2.)
Pacing is a technique for managing fatigue, and involves achieving the correct balance between rest and activity. This article explains the benefits of pacing, and how the DVD and booklet have enabled the team to better support clients.
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