Fatigue Flashcards

1
Q

What is fatigue?

A
  • A mismatch between expended effort and actual performance
  • Decreased mental and physical endurance
  • Decrease motivation
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2
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Causes of fatigue

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  • Dysfunction in the promotor cortex, basal ganglia
  • Reduced frontal lobe activity
  • Sleep
  • Neuromuscular causes - Axonal damage
  • Reduced CV fitness
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3
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Fatigue management

A
Pacing
Prioritise
Rest and relaxation
Sleep
Food and nutrition
Emotional/mental health
Pain management
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