A Physiotherapist's Guide to Understanding and Managing ME/CFS
Author | : Karen Leslie |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2023-08-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781839971440 |
ISBN-13 | : 1839971444 |
Rating | : 4/5 (444 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Physiotherapist's Guide to Understanding and Managing ME/CFS written by Karen Leslie and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a deeply complex and multi-system condition which has historically suffered from a lack of awareness within physiotherapy education and practice. Similarities in presentation between this condition and Long Covid make this comprehensive and evidence-based guide for physiotherapists even more timely and important. This guide includes an in-depth explanation and history of ME/CFS whilst also describing symptoms, varying degrees of severity, and how to manage ME/CFS in children. It also provides detailed management advice and discussion on how the information can directly inform physiotherapy practice, supplemented with patient case studies.