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In the third episode of our occupational therapist-led podcast series, we explore fatigue - its clinical definition, impact on work, and how occupational therapists can support individuals living with long-term fatigue conditions such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, and more. Host:
  • 🎙️ Jo Vallom-Smith – Chair of the Special Interest Group for Allied Health Professionals, Society of Occupational Medicine
Guest:
  • 🎙️ Charlie Adler – Occupational Therapist at Vitality 360, fatigue and pain specialist with extensive experience since 1997
🔍 In This Episode:
  • How clinical fatigue differs from everyday tiredness
  • Diagnoses commonly associated with fatigue (ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, etc.)
  • The complex interplay of fatigue, pain, and mental health
  • Challenges fatigue presents in the workplace—from concentration to cognitive overload
  • Common symptoms: “walking through treacle,” memory lapses, sensory overwhelm
  • How OTs support people to return to and remain in work
  • Practical workplace adjustments: flexible hours, breaks, hybrid work, sensory environments
  • The importance of individualised, holistic, biopsychosocial approaches
  • Why occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to help with fatigue management
🛠️ Useful Resources:
  • 📘 Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Coakley & Beverly Knops
  • 🔗 Vitality 360 – Specialist fatigue support
  • 🔗 BACME – British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS
  • 🔗 MS Society – Fatigue and Work
  • 🔗 Royal College of Occupational Therapists – Fatigue Resources

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