What is POTS?

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a chronic condition that affects the body's autonomic nervous system, impacting functions such as heart rate and blood flow when standing.

Common symptoms include:

  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog

POTS and COVID-19
POTS often develops following a viral illness and has become increasingly recognised as one of the conditions that can occur after COVID-19 infection.

Compression For POTS

POTS and COVID-19


POTS often develops following a viral illness and has become increasingly recognised as one of the conditions that can occur after COVID-19 infection.

How Compression Garments May Help


Research has shown that active compression garments can help reduce common POTS symptoms by improving circulation and supporting blood flow while standing.

For the greatest benefit, experts generally recommend compression garments that provide 20–30 mmHg (or higher) of graduated compression from the ankles to the waist.

That said, the best compression garment is one that you can wear consistently. Any level of compression that is comfortable enough for regular use is generally better than no compression at all.

Learn More

For more information about living with POTS, visit the Australian POTS Foundation:

Australian POTS Foundation – Living with POTS

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