Fatigue can impact many of those with rheumatic conditions, making it tricky to manage a chronic condition that requires balancing activity and rest to maintain energy, and prevent burnout. For our final Lifestyle Event of 2024, Exercise Physiologists Robyn Yin and Sarah Comensoli guide you through pacing techniques to help you break the “boom-bust” cycle and build a more sustainable, balanced lifestyle.
In this year-end session, Robyn and Sarah covered the following topics:
_*Understanding Pacing:* Understand how pacing helps balance activity with rest, supporting energy management and reducing pain or fatigue. Pacing can empower those with rheumatic conditions to maintain productivity without worsening symptoms._
_*Explaining the Boom-Bust Cycle:* Explore the boom-bust cycle, where intense activity is followed by extreme exhaustion or symptom flare-ups. Breaking this cycle is essential to achieve steadier, more sustainable energy and better symptom control._
_*The Spoon Theory:* Learn how spoon theory helps manage limited energy reserves, providing a framework to prioritise daily tasks, conserve energy, and avoid overexertion, particularly helpful for those managing fatigue and chronic pain._
_*Energy Regulation Strategies:* Gain insights into effective strategies for regulating energy and managing fatigue, such as activity modification, planned rest breaks, and gradual activity increases to avoid energy crashes._
_*Actionable Pacing Techniques:* Discover actionable pacing techniques, including breaking down tasks, incorporating regular movement breaks, and adapting daily routines to prevent fatigue and protect joint health, tailored for those with rheumatic conditions._
_This is Part 1 of a live online event, to access Part 2 please set up a free BJC Connect account. You can do so by heading to https://www.bjcconnect.com.au/_
_Want to try live virtual exercise sessions with BJC Health? Start your FREE trial here: https://www.bjchealth.com.au/exercise._
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