EVENT HAS ENDED – November 17, 2025 – LIVE WEBINAR – When Reflux Comes Up, EVERYTHING is Affected

Knowledge Is Now is Partnering with MasseryPT, LLC to bring you this live Webinar! This event is a live event only and will not be recorded.

Date/Time: Monday, November 17, 2025  |  5:30pm – 8:00pm Central Standard Time

Course Description:

What causes reflux? Is it really such a big deal? Can it be related to my patients’ motor/postural deficits? The speakers addressed these questions during their highly acclaimed presentation at the 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Boston. They are bringing the same information and energy to a live webinar format.

The speakers explore the causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from a biomechanical and medical perspective, establishing the connections between the gastrointestinal (GI) system, the diaphragm, postural stability, and the body’s physical response to reflux’s noxious stimulus. Pediatric clinical symptoms of GERD are presented and explained, such as atypical posturing, feeding difficulties, respiratory problems, chronic constipation, torticollis, balance impairments, toe-walking and long-term postural abnormalities. The speakers make a compelling argument that screening their patients’ internal organs for their role in health and mobility conditions should be routine for all pediatric therapists. Therapy interventions are suggested from the neonate to the young adult.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy/physiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease and its medical and physical causes and consequences.
2. Describe the impact of pressure in the abdominal and thoracic cavities on the five major roles of the diaphragm (breathing, reflux management, gastrointestinal motility, postural control, and venous return) and describe how the diaphragm functions as an integral part of the gastric junction.
3. Identify clinical symptoms of reflux in our patients from infancy to adulthood and describe secondary complications /consequences of untreated GERD.
4. Identify tools for PT clinical assessment of GERD and suggest clinical interventions to minimize its adverse effects on pediatric populations.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.