Empowering Patients with POTS: Practical Advice from Emily Rich

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with Emily Rich, an occupational therapist and POTS specialist, to discuss Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Emily shares her personal journey with POTS, her PhD research, and offers practical tips for clinicians to better identify and manage these complex conditions. Emily emphasizes the importance of humility in clinical practice, the use of occupationally specific exercises, and supportive care strategies. This episode is packed with insights and actionable advice for healthcare professionals looking to improve their treatment approach for patients with POTS and related syndromes. Be sure to check out the show notes for additional resources. ***HELPFUL LINKS***Utah ADAPT programPOTS Providers CoursePOTS Providers ListDysautonomia International