GERD Case Flashcards
1
Q
Bio mechanical considerations for GERD?
A
Treat abdomen, thoracic and cervical spine.
2
Q
Respiratory circulatory considerations for GERD?
A
Treat Zink patterns.
Lymphatic pumps
Rib raising
3
Q
Neuro considerations for GERD?
A
Chapmans, collateral ganglia, upper Gi T5-9 for sympathetics, OA, AA for parasympathetics of vagus. Paraspinal inhibition, rib raising. ME for vagus.
4
Q
Metabolic considerations for GERD case?
A
Treating SD and lymphatic techniques will help deliver o2 and nutrients and take away waste products.
PPI
Avoid NSAIDS and alcohol
5
Q
Behavioral considerations for GERD?
A
Diet journal of what is making it worse
Talk about smoking and alcohol quitting if needed