PDDT ( - Derifield Leg Check) Flashcards

1
Q

If the left reactive (short) leg in the prone extended position stays short or shortens in the knee-flexed position, the initial leg check indicates _____.

A

Left Negative Derifield.

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2
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The θY-Axis Test tells you which one of two coupled misalignment pairs is present.

A

– The first possibility is IN Ilium and Anterior Rotation of the Sacrum.

– The other possibility is Posterior Rotation of the Sacrum and EX Ilium

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3
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The θy-axis test resets the legs in anticipation of the post-isolation leg check for the ____ position.

A

knee-flexed

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4
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After the θy-axis test, the side tested leg stays short in the knee-flexed position.

—What is the possible coupled misalignment?

A

IN Ilium or Anterior Rotation of the Sacrum

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5
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After the θy-axis test, the side tested leg lengthens in the knee-flexed position.

–What is the possible coupled misalignment?

A

Posterior Rotation of the Sacrum or EX Ilium

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6
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After the θY-Axis Test, if the reactive leg (left) stays short in the prone extended position, and then the leg on the side tested (right) lengthens in the knee-flexed position, pressure test for…

A
    • Left P-R of the Sacrum and

- - Left EX Ilium.

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7
Q

How do you pressure test for P-R of the Sacrum?

A

apply a P-A and M-L pressure on the left sacral ala to the 1st and 2nd sacral tubercles

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8
Q

What is the CP for a posterior rotation of the sacrum?

A

1b - hook of hamate

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9
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What is the SCP for a posterior rotation of the sacrum?

A

B/w S2 tubercle and PSIS

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10
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Instruct the patient to close their eyes and walk in place for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, instruct the patient to stop. Next, observe the position of their feet.

– If one foot is in front of the other, and also has relative toe-in foot flare; this may indicate potential ____ on that side

A

EX Ilium

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11
Q

The patient may experience sciatic-like pain down the back of the thigh
–What listing is it?

A

EX Ilium

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12
Q

The gluteal muscles on the side of EX ilium appear _____ compared to the opposite side.

A

hunched

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13
Q

Gluteal hunching is a visual finding for __ Ilium

A

EX

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14
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What is the pressure test for EX Ilium?

A

Roll in I-S and L-M against the lateral inferior PSIS

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15
Q

Instruct the patient to close their eyes and walk in place for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, instruct the patient to stop. Next, observe the position of their feet.

– If one foot is behind the other, and also has relative toe-out foot flare; this may indicate potential ___ Ilium

A

IN Ilium

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16
Q

The gluteal muscles on the side of IN ilium appear ____ compared to the opposite side

A

flattened

17
Q

Gluteal flattening is a visual finding in __ Ilium.

A

IN Ilium

18
Q

The θY-Axis Testresets the legs in anticipation of the post-isolation leg check for the knee-flexed position. Therefore, if the reactive leg stays short in the prone extended position, and then the leg on the side tested (left) stays shortin the knee-flexed position, pressure test for..

A

Left IN Ilium or Left anterior rotation of the sacrum

19
Q

What is the pressure test for IN Ilium?

A

Roll in from S-I and M-L against the medial PSIS

20
Q

What is the CP for an EX Ilium?

A

10b (proximal thenar)

21
Q

What is the SCP for EX Ilium?

A

Lateral Inferior PSIS

22
Q

What is the CP for an IN Ilium?

A

1b (Hook of Hammate)

23
Q

What is the SCP for an IN Ilium?

A

Medial aspect of PSIS

24
Q

After the θY-Axis Test, the reactive leg stays short in the prone extended position, and then the leg on the side tested (right) stays short in the knee-flexed position, pressure test for…

A

– Right Anterior rotation of the sacrum

– Right IN Ilium

25
Q

How do you pressure test for Right Anterior Rotation of the Sacrum?

A

Apply a straight L-M tissue up against the mid-lateral aspect of the inguinal ligament

26
Q

After the θY-Axis Test, if in flexion the leg on the fixated side gets longer than it was before when flexed
–What are the possible listings?

A
    • Posterior Rotation of Sacrum

- - EX Ilium

27
Q

After the θY-Axis Test, if in flexion the leg on the fixated side gets shorter than it was before when flexed
–What are the possible listings?

A
    • IN Ilium

- - Anterior Rotation of Sacrum