- June 30, 2026 | 4:05 PM - 5:00 PM
- PCC, 105A
POTS in an Adolescent Athlete-A Case Study in Diagnosis and Management of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia
Moderator: Nichola St James, DAT LAT ATC, Pivot Athletic Licensed Industrial Wellness
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition that affects nearly 500,000 people. It is more prevalent among adolescents, many of whom are athletes. This condition poses health and safety challenges for those that it affects, particularly in sport. Timely diagnosis and optimal management of this condition among physically active patients can be aided by athletic trainers who have knowledge about its symptomology, diagnosis, and management strategies. Successful return to sport with this condition is possible, assisted by management by an athletic trainer with knowledge about this condition.
Learning Objectives - Relate the etiology of POTS to concussion and viral infection.
- Recognize characteristic signs and symptoms of POTS in an adolescent population to facilitate data collection, enabling early diagnosis.
- Select evidence-based treatment strategies to improve health-related quality of life for POTS patients.
- Apply the ICF Framework to the lived experience of a patient with POTS.
Keywords: Autonomic; dysautonomia; orthostatic intolerance
