POTS / OI
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome / Orthostatic Intolerance
Who will benefit from the program?
Our POTS/OI Service is suitable for those diagnosed POTS/OI. If you are unsure if you have POTS/OI our initial assessments can help gather valuable data via specialised testing that may assist your medical practitioner in investigating your symptoms.
Evidence-Based
Our approach to managing POTS/OI is based on recent scientific literature to ensure that you receive best possible care. We also work together with your GP, specialist, or other allied health practitioners.
Where to begin?
1 - Initial Assessment
In your first visit, we aim at providing better understanding of the nature of POTS/OI. We look at your medical history, exercise habits, medications, injuries, and how well you tolerate standing via specalised testing. We will provide guidance on other non-exercise based strategies that may help manage your symptoms. Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist will develop a plan to get you back to moving. When ready we will design a program that you can complete either at home, gym, or in our Small Group Sessions.
2 - Achievement of Baseline
After the initial assessment, the next goal is to achieve what we call as the “Asymptomatic Movement Baseline” (AMB). The AMB is a level of exertion (both physical and mental ) that does not cause post-exertional malaise or PEM. Achieving AMB is a critical step in finding a safe starting point and an appropriate pacing plan to avoid flare ups. It is important to note that this is NOT the same as graded exercise therapy.
3 - Monitoring
We check-in on your progress every 4 weeks to ensure that you are tracking well and that the following key points are addressed or achieved:
Identifying triggers
Implementing pacing strategies
optimising non-pharmacological strategies
Progression of exercise program at appropriate times
Troubleshooting issues stemming from challenges of daily life and temperature changes.
Program Delivery
The program can be devilered via the following ways:
1 - on -1 consults : The Better Bones & Balance program can be delivered via private consults at appropriate intervals if you wish to exercise at home or at your gym
Small Group Sessions (maximum of 4): Our small group sessions facilitates the perfect blend of self-managed exercise while still receiving expert guidance.
Online or Telehealth: If you are unable to make it to our clinic, we can guide your via online or telehealth consults. However, it is better if you can come to our clinic during your first visit.
REBATES:
Eligible patients may be able to access rebates or funding via Medicare, DVA, NDIS, TAC, WorkSafe, or via Private Health Insurance.
