Rehabilitation professionals profoundly impact the quality of life and functional independence in patients with post-exertional malaise (PEM) /post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE).

This page offers short videos, resources, and handouts for patients and rehabilitation professionals.

Coming Soon: Summer 2023!

  • Sample OT & PT documentation
  • Additional patient handouts
  • Handouts & short videos covering assessment/screening, treatment resources, and more.ย ย 

Short Education Videos

These education videos aim to equip rehabilitation professionals on how to assess and safely manage patients with PEM/PESE.

Series Intro

Why PEM Matters

PEM: The Basics

Provider Handoutsย 

Credit to the collective knowledge and collaborative effort shared by ME/CFS informed rehab professionals and that of the Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist Resources for Treating ME/CFS Facebook Group.

Patient Resources

Coming Soon: Additional patient and provider handouts and videos.

The Push/Crash Cycle

It is critical that patients and healthcare professionals understand the Push/Crash Cycle of PEM/PESE to avoid causing harm.

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