Course

Long-term fatigue management — pacing, planning, and energy budgeting (Advanced)

Advanced course on chronic post-stroke fatigue months/years later: energy budgeting, pacing rules, weekly planning, and when fatigue signals a medical issue

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Use energy budgeting to plan weeks without crashes
  • Apply pacing rules (breaks, alternation) consistently
  • Track fatigue patterns and triggers
  • Recognize medical red flags that require evaluation

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Planning rest breaks can increase total weekly activity.

Question 2

2. A pacing rule is…

Question 3

3. Call clinician for…