NMS Conditions Of Lumbar + Pelvis

Question 1

What do SI sprains consist of?

Answer 1

Injury to ligaments or joint capsule. Must have supportive history.
PROM - painful
AROM - painful
Provocative tests - painful

Question 2

What are findings of tests for facet syndrome of lumbar spine?

Answer 2

Provocative tests:
Incr lumbar lordosis- painful
Decr lumbar lordosis - relieves pain
Kemp's test - local pain, maybe sclerotogenous pain
Neurologic tests - negative

Question 3

What is facet syndrome?

Answer 3

Posterior joint dysfunction characterized by irritation of the facet joints. May have sclerotogenous pain into groin, hip, buttock and leg

Question 4

What would a SI strain consist of?

Answer 4

Strain of supportive musculature. Supportive history must be present. Will find oain on aROM (Gillets test) and other tests will be negative. Adjustments should be pain free!