Emily Rich

Occupational Therapist. PhD student. POTS Researcher. Desert-dweller. Believer. She/her.

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Playing with an Instagram account for #POTS #OccupationalTherapy tips. We will see if it sticks but I’m having fun so come follow along @ emilyrichOT and let’s connect! #OTR #otaccount #dysautonomia https://t.co/08Yn2PS5Mh

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

This looks fantastic!

[UCLA Tarjan Center @UCLA_Tarjan]

Please join us for our April UCLA Tarjan Center Distinguished lecture "Bottoms Up! Somatic Interventions for Neurodivergent Individuals" on Monday April 10th 11:30am-12:30pm PST on Zoom.
Register at https://t.co/uGq4a6HFAr

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

#Tucson had the privilege of welcoming @meghanor this weekend at the Festival of Books. Meghan had quite a line of fans after but I was able to make it to the front for a signing and photo-op and to thank her for her advocacy and journalism. Check out her work 📚 #hEDS #POTS

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Lifestyle modifications and #nonpharmacologic approaches are essential, not just because they should be first line treatment, are low-risk, and are supported by research, but because they empower patients to #selfmanage and be active participants in their care. ALL should know.

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

With all the recent headlines about discovering that #longcovid is neurological and likely affects the #ANS, as a provider treating this for years now it’s hard not to say “well yeah… duh.” Anyone else feel this way? #rehab #OccupationalTherapy #physicaltherapy #longhaulers

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Originally I set out to increase access to knowledge amongst #rehabproviders and #therapists like #OT #PT #exercisephysiology #psych but since the launch of the course earlier this year, many others such as #MDs, #DOs, #chiros, #NPs, #RNs, etc have registered and found benefit.

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Health care providers: register through 1/16 using code “earlybird” for 15% off the #POTS Providers Course. You’re going to love this comprehensive guide! https://t.co/IVuAMdhn4m #dysautonomia #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #longcovid #healthcare #CEU

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

@Dysautonomia @TODAYshow @ahandvanish @patientled Absolutely. When healthcare providers or (well-intentioned) loved ones echo the message that the patient just needs to work harder at recovery, it can be devastating when it doesn’t happen & patient feels a sense of failure. *Full* Recovery is not the norm, it is the exception.

[Dysautonomia Intl. @Dysautonomia]

The story was an otherwise great awareness piece, but we need journalists to avoid candy-coating the reality patients are experiencing b/c they want to give viewers a happy ending to the story. Instead, let's talk about the failure of @NIH to fund #POTS research for decades. 5/🧵

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

This #autonomic nervous system disorder affects millions around the world and is far more common than previously believed. If you have #heartracing, #lightheadedness, or #dizziness with standing (amongst many other symptoms) assess for #POTS #dysautonomia #longcovid @Dysautonomia

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

New research is confirming a link between COVID-19 and a debilitating heart condition called POTS, which can go undiagnosed for years. More here: https://t.co/51dkp8bALo

NBC’s @kristendahlgren reports for TODAY.

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

@TODAYshow @kristendahlgren Thank you for helping raise awareness about this autonomic nervous system syndrome (not heart condition). Lengthy diagnostic delays mean patients often suffer without answers for many years. Rehab therapists (OT, PT) have a huge role in functional gains https://t.co/PzUzIIgqfZ

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

@MVGutierrezMD Yes! This… followed by how many times do you wash your hair (for people with longer hair)? It’s amazing how many are sitting on the floor of the shower. #occupationaltherapy has such a role here. #longcovid

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Replay of the long Covid physio forum on #longcovid panel I was a part of on #dysautonomia #pots #autonomicdysfunction #occupationaltherapy

[Long COVID Physio @LongCOVIDPhysio]

#LCPForum Day 2 Discussion - Orthostatic Intolerance, Dysautonomia and #POTS with @DocStrain @doctorasadkhan @Dysautonomia @ARC_Mount_Sinai @EmilyRichOT @LindsaySkipper @Dranjaliphysio2 #LongCOVID

https://t.co/k7WCu7Yzqo

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

Oh man! Thank you, I feel so honored to have been invited with such an incredible group of people. 💞 Thank you @LongCOVIDPhysio

[Abilities Research Center @ARC_Mount_Sinai]

Dr Jenna Tosto-Mancuso sharing on Orthostatic Intolerance, Dysautonomia and POTS

at @LongCOVIDPhysio forum

#LCPForum

@DocStrain @doctorasadkhan @EmilyRichOT @LindsaySkipper @Dranjaliphysio2

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

@OT_Skiff You’re too generous. Thank you for all you did to prepare this fantastic event!!! We will never know how many spoons you spent on this! 💞 Grateful.

[Long COVID Physio @LongCOVIDPhysio]

Starting Now - #LCPForum Discussion session on Dysautonomia Orthostatic Intolerance #OI & #POTS with @DocStrain @doctorasadkhan @Dysautonomia @Dranjaliphysio2 @LindsaySkipper @EmilyRichOT & Jenna Tosto @ARC_Mount_Sinai

#LongCOVID https://t.co/xn1bvtej9I

[Emily Rich @EmilyRichOT]

@dysclinic Curious your thoughts on their conclusions re: internal vigilance (as compared to decrease in cerebral blow flow velocity)? Personally, I think both are likely contributing but wish they would’ve included more previous research findings - some pts have concerns of psych dismissal