Patients with fatigue symptoms (score of ≥5 on Fatigue Scale) will be randomly assigned into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The subjects in the experimental group will receive eight 50-minute sessions of weekly cognitive behavior therapy based on van Kessel's model in addition cognition-targeted exercise program , whereas the patients in the control group will receive eight 50-minute sessions of weekly CBT in addition to standardized physiotherapy program . A standardized program of physiotherapy exercises will consist of twice-weekly supervised general aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercise sessions. This exercise program is reflective of the general exercises typically undertaken within routine clinical practice.
