WHAT IS POTS?
POTS SYMPTOMS
POTS TREATMENT
WHAT IS POTS?
POTS
POSTURAL
ORTHOSTATIC
TACHYCARDIA
SYNDROME
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate that occurs upon standing up.
Individuals with POTS often experience a rapid and disproportionate heartbeat, along with a range of symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and sometimes fainting. This autonomic disorder disrupts the normal regulation of blood flow, making routine activities challenging.
POTS SYMPTOMS
POTS
SYMPTOMS
Patients with POTS complain of:
Dizziness Syncope
Tachycardia Difficulty Breathing
Chest Pain Headaches
Brain Fog Muscle Pain
Nausea GI problems
Fatigue Insomnia
At this time doctors are unsure of what causes the onset of POTS. Due to a lack of awareness, patients tend to suffer for years before being diagnosed.
POTS TREATMENT
POTS
TREATMENT
Physical activity emerges as a crucial ally in the battle against POTS.
Benefits of Physical Activity on POTS
Improved Blood Flow: Aerobic exercise retrains the cardiovascular system, promoting efficient blood flow and reducing symptoms.
Enhanced Cardiovascular Fitness: Regular aerobic exercise improves circulation & heart function, optimizing its ability to regulate heart rate.
Muscular Conditioning: Strength training combats the muscle deconditioning commonly seen in POTS.
Symptom Mitigation: The combination of aerobic and strengthening exercises contributes to an overall reduction in POTS symptoms.
POTS
ARTICLES
Exercise and non-pharmacological treatment of POTS. 2018. ScienceDirect. Read Article Here
Autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 1-2. Read Article Here
Ivabradine in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Review of the Literature. 2020. Cureus. Read Article Here
Management of a Patient with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, A New Perspective for the Physical Therapist: A Case Report. 2019. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Read Article Here
Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Systematic Review of the Literature. 2020. International Journal of Science and Research Methodology. Read Article Here