Pelvis

Question 1

Knee Raiser

Answer 1

SCP=Inferomedial PSIS’s
CP=Thumb pads
Ipsilateral Movt=PSIS rotates posterior, inferior, & medial
Contralateral Movt=PSIS rotates anterior & superior

Question 2

Seated Sacro-Iliac Flexion

Answer 2

SCP=Inferior PSIS’s
CP=Thumb pads
Doctor Stance=Seated behind patient
Movt=Side w/ most movement is fixed b/c PSIS will not release off of sacrum

Question 3

Seated Sacro-Iliac Axial Rotation

Answer 3

SCP=PSIS-Sacral interspace
CP=Finger tips of digits 2-4
Doctor Stance=Standing on contralateral side
Ipsilateral Movt=PSIS glides medially
Contralateral Movt=PSIS glides laterally

Question 4

Seated Lumbo-Pelvic Lateral Bend

Answer 4

SCP=Sacral interspace
CP=Finger tips of digits 2-4
Doctor Stance=Standing on ipsilateral side
Ipsilateral Movt=PSIS glids medially
Contralateral Movt=PSIS glids laterally

Question 5

Leg Fanning

Answer 5

SCP=PSIS interspace
CP=Thumb pads
Doctor Stance=Seated behind patient
Abduction Movt=both PSIS glide medially & anterior (nutation)
Adduction Movt=both PSIS glide laterally counternutation

Question 6

Sacro-Iliac Fluid Motion

Answer 6

SCP=Superior/medial PSIS
CP=Hook of hamate on doctor’s superior hand (hand closest to head)
Doctor Stance=Standing on opposite side of patient (leg that isn’t being tested)
Direction of pressure applied=Posterior to anterior, superior to inferior, and medial to lateral
Movt=If both legs lengthen simultaneously, fixation is indicated on side being tested. If only leg tested lengthens there is no fixation present

Question 7

Where is sacral tuberosity of S2 located in relation to PSIS?

Answer 7

Directly medial to both inferior PSIS

Question 8

What pelvic landmark demonstrates skin dimpling?

Answer 8

Medial PSIS

Question 9

Where is the sacral notch in relation to the sacral apex?

Answer 9

1 inch lateral & superior

Question 10

Where is the ischial spine in relation to the sacral apex?

Answer 10

2 inches lateral