Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life

Enhancing POTS Management with Blood Flow Restriction Training Featuring Rob West


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In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley speaks with Rob West, a physical therapist and board certified orthopedic specialist. They discuss the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) training as a tool for improving strength and managing symptoms in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
 
Rob shares his journey from learning about EDS through a classmate to becoming a specialist in treating this population. He provides insights into how BFR works, its benefits, and necessary precautions. Rob also highlights the positive impact BFR and trunk compression with weightlifting belts can have on cerebral perfusion and symptom management for POTS patients. Additionally, he shares inspiring case studies of patients who have significantly improved their quality of life through these training methods. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of these innovative approaches to physical therapy and their practical applications.
 
Highlights of this episode include:
 
00:00 Introduction to Zebra Talks
00:35 Meet Rob West: Physical Therapist and Strength Specialist
02:58 Understanding Blood Flow Restriction Training
05:37 Applying BFR in Clinical Practice
08:29 BFR for POTS Management
27:22 Patient Success Stories with BFR
31:15 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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