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POTS: An Osteopathic Framework | Sat 21 - Sun 22 November 2026 | Gold Coast

POTS: An Osteopathic Framework | Sat 21 – Sun 22 November 2026 | Gold Coast

$1,050.00

Considerations of autonomics, cardiovascular & venous return. Clinical implications and treatment applications

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Two Day CPD Course | Sat 21 – Sun 22 November 2026 | Gold Coast

This course provides an evidence-informed, clinically grounded exploration of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for osteopaths and manual practitioners managing complex autonomic presentations. Participants will review the current gold-standard definitions, diagnostic criteria, and management approaches, including contemporary non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies used in multidisciplinary care.

The course then examines current pathophysiological models of POTS, including hypovolemic, neuropathic, and hyperadrenergic phenotypes, alongside common comorbidities such as chronic fatigue syndromes, hypermobility, and post-viral dysautonomia.

Building on this foundation, the program introduces key osteopathic anatomical and physiological considerations, with emphasis on venous return, preload dynamics, respiratory mechanics, and autonomic regulation. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, participants will be guided through osteopathic assessment frameworks and treatment applications that have been found in practice to assist symptom burden and functional capacity.

The content is explicitly designed for post-registration osteopaths managing patients with complex, chronic, and multi-system conditions such as dysautonomia, POTS, post- viral syndromes, fatigue disorders, and hypermobility. It supports advanced clinical reasoning beyond entry-level competencies.

CPD Domains Addressed

  1. Clinical Knowledge and Skills
    Updates participants on current, evidence-based definitions, diagnostic criteria, and gold-standard management of POTS
    Advances post-graduate understanding of autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and venous physiology relevant to osteopathic care
  2. Patient Safety and Quality of Care
    Emphasises safe assessment, identification of red flags, scope of practice, and appropriate referral pathways
    Positions osteopathic management as complementary to medical and allied health care
  3. Reflective Practice and Professional Judgement
    Encourages critical appraisal of emerging hypotheses Supports reflective integration of new knowledge into clinical decision-making
  4. Collaboration and Ethical Practice
    Aligns osteopathic treatment planning with multidisciplinary care models

Participant Assessment

Participant learning will be informally assessed throughout the course via facilitator’s observation during supervised practical sessions. Assessment will focus on participants’ ability to:

  • Demonstrate appropriate application of course concepts to osteopathic assessment and treatment
  • Apply techniques safely and within scope of practice

Presented by Deborah Calleja Bach.App.Sc.(Osteopathy) & Erin Barnes (Bach Clin.Sc, Mast Ost.Med)

Early Bird Discount: $150 off course price if you pay in full before 31 July 2026.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe current evidence-informed models of POTS, including autonomic, hypovolemic, and neuropathic frameworks.
  2. Explain emerging hypotheses linking mechanical influences on venous return and preload failure to POTS symptomatology.
  3. Identify common anatomical regions associated with impaired venous and lymphatic return in POTS patients, including potential “choke point” patterns within the thoracic, cervical, and abdominal regions.
  4. Apply osteopathic assessment and manual strategies aimed at optimising the venous and lymphatic environment, enhancing tissue compliance, and supporting venous mechanoreceptor and autonomic regulation across the thoracic inlet/outlet, diaphragm, cervical region, and abdominal pathways.
  5. Integrate osteopathic management safely alongside established medical and non-pharmacological POTS treatments within a collaborative care framework.

Where and When

Date: Sat 21 – Sun 22 November 2026.

Location: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225
Building B, level 2, Room 28