Episode 79 - The Role of Physical Therapy in POTS Care
Can physical therapy improve symptoms for patients living with POTS? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Julie Woon and physical therapist and founder of The POTS Life, Dr. Kelsey Botti, discuss the complexities of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Botti shares her personal journey with POTS, detailing her long path to diagnosis and the impact it has had on her life and career as a physical therapist. She tells us how her experience has informed her knowledge of how physical therapy can play a role in improving symptoms of POTS. The conversation explores the unique challenges faced by POTS patients, the importance of tailored physical therapy approaches and exercise guidance, and the role of community support in managing chronic illness.
Dr. Botti tells listeners about the innovative program she founded called The POTS Life. It's a first-of-its-kind treatment program for POTS that she founded, which incorporates aerobic exercises, strength training, nutrition guidance, and more. All of which can be done to complement your current medical treatment with your POTS specialist. During the conversation, she emphasizes the need for a more nuanced understanding of exercise for POTS patients, advocating for a slow and steady approach to physical activity. The episode concludes with insights into the future of POTS care and the importance of awareness and education in the medical community.
🎧 Listen now, learn, and share this episode and The POTS Life program with anyone you know or who knows someone diagnosed with POTS.
Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to POTS and Personal Journeys
(04:51) Understanding POTS: Diagnosis and Symptoms
(09:48) Physical Therapy Approaches to POTS
(14:45) Community Support and Patient Success Stories
(19:13) Navigating Exercise and Physical Therapy for POTS
(24:05) Future of POTS Care and Physical Therapy
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Learn more about this episode's guest, Kelsey Botti, PT, DPT, Founder of KB Physical Therapy & Wellness here: https://kbptwellness.com/
Learn more about *The POTS Life* Program here: https://thepotslife.com/ You can become a member and participate in the program from anywhere. There are both in-person and telehealth/mobile app options.
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*Listen to Dr. Botti on The POTS Life Podcast
Learn more about YMyHealth's Podcast Co-Host and Content Marketing Strategist, Julie Woon, here:
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Thanks again to our sponsor, Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com