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Perspectives in Rehabilitation

Pacing as a strategy to improve energy management in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a consensus document

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Pages 1140-1147 | Received 10 Jan 2011, Accepted 24 Oct 2011, Published online: 19 Dec 2011

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