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What is the initial focus when beginning graded exercise therapy for walking?
What should a person do if they become unwell during the walking regimen?
When can an individual increase their walking time by up to 25%?
How should an individual increase the intensity of their walking routine?
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What is a normal response after increasing the amount of exercise done?
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Once able to walk at a fast pace for 30 minutes every day, what is the next step?
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What is the purpose of the stretches taught in the clinic?
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What should one do if aching persists after increasing the walking duration?
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Study Notes
Graded Exercise Therapy - Walking
- This leaflet should be used with advice from your CFS/ME Clinician
- Begin with a slow, steady pace, not increasing heart rate or causing shortness of breath, for a set time determined during your review
- Increase walk time by up to 25% every 3-7 days if you can complete the daily walk without symptom triggers
- Check for symptom increases or daily activity fluctuations before increasing walk time
- Once walking 30 minutes daily, start interval training: 4 minutes slow walk, 1 minute faster walk, at a slightly increased heart rate, repeat for 30 minutes
- Increase faster walking time every 3-7 days, until you can maintain it for 30 minutes daily
- Reduce faster walking to 5 days a week after achieving 30 minutes daily
- If unwell, reduce or stop walking until recovered, then restart at a reduced time
- Some aching is normal after increasing exercise, should last less than 2 days, stretching can help, if it persists, reduce walk time
- Contact the Physio team at 01225 821340 for any questions
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Description
This quiz covers the principles of graded exercise therapy for walking as a part of CFS/ME management. It highlights gradual progression techniques, monitoring symptoms, and adjustments based on individual capacity. Understand how to safely increase walking time and intensity to enhance overall well-being.
