Living with Long covid Episode 1 with Robin McNelis; Clinical specialist cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, understanding pacing micro pacing and why it is Important
This is part 1 of a series with Robin McNelis, Clinical Specialist Cardiorespiratory physiotherapist. In this episode we discuss pacing and micro pacing, how it can be challenging to understand and to navigate. Robin explains the principles of pacing, identifying triggers, the lactate threshold and how to break down tasks and why this is important.
Robin shares his own journey and how he identified his activity triggers and applied micro pacing. He explains how certain tasks can use the same energy requirement however the mechanics/movement of certain tasks can be more of a trigger spiking the heart rate and causing PEM/PESE. Robin discusses the difference between a strength issue and a fatigue issue. How it is not always understood that PEM is a physiological issue, not a muscle wasting issue.
We talk about the lactate threshold and the protocol Robin has developed to test a person's lactate threshold. We will discuss this further on a future podcast episode.
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