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1. Activity scheduling: spreading activities throughout the day with regular breaks.
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<br/>2. Pacing uses a "time-contingent" approach rather than a "pain-contingent" approach.
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<br/>3. Find a baseline for activity without pain flare.
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<br/>4. Start low and build up slow with 10-20% increases.
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<br/>5. This builds confidence and tolerance. Give a written plan for flare-up management.


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