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 program - https://medicine.utah.edu/neurology/research/autonomic/projects/adapt
POTS Providers Course - https://www.otemily.com/potsclinicalcourse
POTS Providers List - https://www.otemily.com/providers
Dysautonomia International - http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
***TIMESTAMPS***
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:05 Emily's Background and Professional Journey
04:27 Understanding POTS: Symptoms and Diagnosis
11:42 Managing POTS: Lifestyle and Clinical Tips
15:31 Co-occurring Conditions: Ehlers Danlos and Mast Cell Syndrome
25:53 Exercise and Rehabilitation for POTS Patients
34:09 Virtual Care and Patient Empowerment
44:24 Emily's Research and Resources for Clinicians
51:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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