ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 30/06/20267) The paper concludes that: "Given the risk of PEM which may be triggered already by travel to the rehabilitation clinic and the general exertion involved, the value of rehabilitation for patients with ME/CFS should be critically re-evaluated." 1256
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 30/06/20268) They also stated that severe patients (Bell score < 30) "should not be required to undergo rehabilitation. This is especially relevant given that participation in a rehabilitation program is often a prerequisite for eligibility for disability pension in Germany." 1255
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 30/06/20269) This is probably the main conclusion of the trial: multidisciplinary rehabilitation, even when when based on pacing designed for patients with post-exertional malaise, often doesn't work, it doesn't improve physical function and its value should not be overstated. 1348
