Individuals with neurologic impairment, such as brain injury, are more likely to have autonomic dysfunction, including POTS, but often experience a lack of treatment options and access to quality care.
Objective
Examine the feasibility and outcomes of a group-based multimodal rehabilitation training program.
Methods
Nineteen females, ages 18–53 (M = 28.6) completed the outpatient training program. The intervention included eight 50-min weekly sessions using an interdisciplinary, multimodal approach, including education, movement, and mindful self-compassion. Participants completed demographic and medical history and assessment for baseline orthostatic intolerance. At pre-training, post-training, and follow-up, participants completed the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Rand 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 (RAND-36), Trail Making Test (A and B) (TMT-A, TMT-B), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), and grip strength testing.
Results
At baseline, participants were significantly below norms in daily function (p < 0.001), grip strength (p ≤ 0.001) gait speed (p < 0.001), fatigue (p < 0.001), and quality of life (p < 0.001). Between pre-training and follow-up, participants showed significant improvement across function in daily life tasks (p < 0.01); grip strength in the dominant (p < 0.01) and non-dominant (p < 0.01) hands; gait speed (p < 0.05); levels of fatigue (p < 0.05); cognitive performance (p < 0.05); and quality of life (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
Individuals with POTS face functional challenges that can be significantly and objectively improved through multimodal rehabilitation. There is a need for provider education and further research to optimize care and quality of life for individuals with POTS.
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