Exam 2- Pelvis Tests

Question 1

Anterior Innominate test is looking for

Answer 1

Unilateral forward displacement of ilium, sacrum, or SI joint sprain

Question 2

What is the belt test

Answer 2

If pain while unassisted and no pain while assisted assume SI joint problem

If pain is at the same degree or less of flexion then there is lumbar involvement

Question 3

What is Erichsen’s test

Answer 3

Pupose to elicit pain in the SI joint by stressing the anterior SI joint ligaments

Question 4

Gaenslen’s test does what

Answer 4

Looking for SI joint sprain or instability

Question 5

Goldthwait’s sign is what

Answer 5

If there is pain before the L5-S1 separation there is an SI problem

If there is pain after separation the its a lumbar problem

Question 6

Hibb’s test

Answer 6

Looking for a sacroiliac lesion

Pain is a positive finding

Question 7

Iliac Compression test

Answer 7

Looking for a sprain of the Posterior SI ligament, Si joint inflammation or subluxation

Question 8

Lewin Gaenslen test

Answer 8

Looking for SI joint sprain or arthritis

SI joint pain on the affected side or muscle tightness

Question 9

Yeoman’s test

Answer 9

Looking for SI joint lesion, specifically anterior SI ligaments

Femoral Nerve irritation

Illipsoas or Rectus Femoris muscle contracture