Pelvic Chiropractic Assessment

Question 1

What tests are involved with PI and AS Ilium Motion Palpation

Answer 1

Knee Raiser / Ipsilateral (AS) or Contralateral (PI)

SI Fluid Motion

Question 2

What tests are involved with PI and AS Ilium Static Palpation

Answer 2

PSIS - inferior or superior
Ischial Tuberosity - anterior or posterior
Point Tenderness - right or left

Question 3

What tests are involved with EX and IN Motion Palpation

Answer 3

Axial Rotation / Ipsilateral (EX) or Contralateral (IN)

Lateral Bending / Ipsilateral (EX) or Contralateral (IN)

Question 4

What tests are involved with Static Palpation

Answer 4

Gluteus Medius Trigger Point (EX)
2” (5 cm) lateral
4” (10 cm) lateral

Question 5

What tests are involved with EX and IN Visualization

Answer 5

Gluteal Findings / Hunching (EX) or Flattening (IN)

Foot Flare / Toe-in (EX) or Toe-out (IN)

Question 6

Anecdotal Findings for EX and IN

Answer 6

Posterior Sciatic-like Pain (EX)
Inguinal area pain (IN)
Anterior-medial thigh pain (IN)
Testicular pain (IN)

Question 7

What tests are involved with Posterior Rotation of the Sacrum Static Palpation

Answer 7

Lateral-inferior Angle Posterior
Turgidity (posterior-superior aspect of SI joint - acute)
Palpatory Tenderness of S1 and/or S2

Question 8

Posterior Rotation of the Sacrum Xray Findings - if posterior rotation of the sacrum is on the same side as an ASIN, AS, or IN predominant listing what do you adjust

Answer 8

Sacrum to Ilium

Question 9

Posterior Rotation of the Sacrum Xray Findings - if posterior rotation of the sacrum is on the same side as a PIEX, PI, or EX predominant listing what do you adjust

Answer 9

Ilium to Sacrum