Effects of Compression Garments for POTS
POTS - what is it and can compression garments help ?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of blood flow that results in light headedness, fainting and irregular heart rate. This condition can occur in adolescents as well as adults and tends to be more common in females.
A research study by Heyer (2014) found POTS patients experienced decreased symptoms when wearing compression garments compared to not wearing compression garments.
Using compression garments for the condition helps to relieve symptoms. Compression of the lower limb and abdomen can reduce blood pooling and improve blood return to the heart. This treatment is a good nonpharmacologic option for POTS patients.
Supacore offers compression garments that will offer both abdominal and lower limb compression to the wearer. The compression technology allows for improvements in blood flow which could be of benefit to POTS patients by reducing dizziness and other symptoms. Reduction of POTS symptoms will improve quality of life for patients. With a treatment that does not require medication, compression garments are a simple treatment option for POTS patients.
Check out the Coretech range and see what some of our happy customers are saying
"My kids have POTS and EDS and they said how great they feel when they put the shorts on! Less pain and also helps with the Pots symptoms."
Sal
"Yeah I really liked the small Nina shorts, SO comfy and they brought my standing heart rate down from 140bpm to 120bpm, which is pretty great work for a pair of shorts! Ideally I need to get it down another 20bpm or so to keep the fatigue in check, so fingers crossed the extra leg compression in the leggings will do the trick."
Anne
Reference
Heyer, G. L. (2014) abdominal and lower-extremity compression decreases symptoms of postural tachycardia syndrome un youth during tilt table testing. The Journal of Paediatrics, 165(2), 395-397. Doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.04.014
Related from Supacore: shop POTS compression leggings and shorts, including the Medical Grade POTS Compression Leggings with 25+ mmHg leg and abdominal compression. Need help choosing? Call +61 468 072 885.
Want more detail? Read why abdominal compression matters for POTS. Men with POTS can see our men's POTS compression.
POTS compression: common questions
What did the 2014 tilt-table study find about compression for POTS?
Heyer (2014) studied young people with POTS during tilt-table testing and found that abdominal and lower-limb compression reduced their symptoms compared with no compression. It is one study in young people, so talk to your doctor about how compression fits your own plan.
Should POTS compression cover the abdomen as well as the legs?
Blood can pool in both the legs and the abdomen when you stand, and studies such as Heyer (2014) tested abdominal and lower-limb compression together. That is why the Medical Grade POTS Compression Leggings run from the waist to the ankle, with 25+ mmHg graduated leg compression and abdominal support.
Can men and teenagers with POTS wear compression?
Yes. POTS is more common in women, but it also affects men and young people. Men can see our men's POTS compression range. For teenagers, use the size chart and ask their doctor how compression fits their care.
Is compression a replacement for POTS treatment?
No. Compression is one non-medication option that many people use alongside fluids, salt, exercise and medical care. Supacore medical-grade compression is Registered with the TGA. It supports your body but does not cure POTS. Shop women's POTS compression and size down when between sizes. Free shipping from A$199, ships worldwide, with 30-day free returns and free size exchanges.
Further reading: our guide to medical compression leggings for circulation explains what the mmHg number means, how graduated compression differs from ordinary tight leggings, and how to choose a level.