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ABSTRACT

COMBINED EFFECT OF DIAPHRAGMATIC MYOFASCIAL RELEASE AND VISCERAL MANIPULATION TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS AND INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GASTRO ESOPHAGAL REFLUX DISEASE- A CASE STUDY

SAJIN RAJAN

Email: sajinrajan0018@gmail.com Mobile: 9207868181

Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

ABSTRACT HEADER: UG POSTER

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to implementation of combined MFR and

visceral manipulation protocol to restore the myofascial properties of the diaphragm and it also

reduce the effects of symptoms, consumption of proton pump inhibitors. It improves the quality

of life.

METHOD: Subject were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The

treatment duration is 8 weeks (4 sessions/ week). Treatments includes, first session of a week

is given both visceral manipulation and MFR (techniques: diaphragmatic transverse plane,

anterio-posterior equilibrium test, supra and infra hyoid fascial induction, psoas fascial

induction, diaphragmatic stretching). After the first session only give the MFR.

RESULT: Gastrointestinal QDL index (GIQDL), Reflux disease questionnaire are tools used

for assessment. All variables were assessed at baseline, one week and 4 week after the end of

treatment (8 weeks). After the 8 weeks subject shows significant improvements in

symptomatology, gastro intestinal quality of life.

CONCLUSION: These findings indicates the combined use of MFR and visceral

manipulation protocol decrease the symptoms, PPIs Usage and increased quality of life.

KEYWORDS: Gastro esophagel reflux disease (GERD), Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI),

Myofascial release (MFR), visceral manipulation.