Post-Exertional Malaise & Pacing

Amy Mooney, OTR/MS, and Clayton Powers, DPT, talk about post-exertional malaise (PEM)/post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE), orthostatic intolerance and the importance of pacing to decrease the frequency and severity of PEM episodes. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) Is and Is Not 02:19 Orthostatic Intolerance Management 03:34 Pacing Techniques for PEM 07:13 Summary Note to community members: We advise viewers to always speak with their medical care team before making any adjustments or changes to their current care regimen. This video is made possible with the support of the Open Medicine Foundation and donors like you.