Energy Conservation Management is most often used for Energy & Fatigue.

Energy Conservation Management

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Energy conservation management (ECM) is a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue. It involves identifying and developing modifications to work, leisure, and home activities in order to limit fatigue and increase activity and participation.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Best behavioral and/or exercise interventions for fatigue in MS

Balance exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy are the best interventions for fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Most exercise interventions appear to help, but for how long is unclear, due to short trials. Behavioral interventions, especially when combined with exercise, appear to maintain benefits for more than 3 months.