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POTS in an Adolescent Athlete-A Case Study in Diagnosis and Management of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia

POTS in an Adolescent Athlete-A Case Study in Diagnosis and Management of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia

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Abstract:
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.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis 
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention 

Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical Knowledge

Keywords:
Autonomic; dysautonomia; orthostatic intolerance

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

A Statement of Credit reflecting your CEUs will be issued immediately upon the successful completion of all course components.


Course Expiration: 
All sessions of the NATA 77th Symposia On-Demand must be completed by December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Kendall Selsky, DHSc, LAT, ATC

Dr. Kendall Selsky is an Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Athletic Training Program Director at North Central College, located in Naperville, IL. She also serves as the Department Chair of Kinesiology. She holds a Doctor of Health Sciences from A.T. Still University. As certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience, she has served as a clinical athletic trainer in the collegiate and high school settings and in the academic settings as a clinical education coordinator and exercise science program coordinator. She has presented at state, district, and national symposia on topics such as  trauma-informed care, POTS in athletes, and evidence-based strength and conditioning.  

This content will not be available until 07/31/2026 at 12:00 AM (CDT)