Pelvis Special Tests

Question 1

tests for anterior SI ligament sprain

Answer 1

Gapping
FABER

Question 2

test for SI lesion/ sprain of posterior SI ligaments

Answer 2

approximation

Question 3

test for integrity of posterior SI ligaments

Answer 3

prone gapping (hibbs)

Question 4

test to assess stability of posterior SI ligaments

Answer 4

squish test

Question 5

test for assessing rec fem tightness, upper lumbar jt lesion, upper spine n root lesion, hypomobile SI joint

Answer 5

prone knee bending (nachlas)

Question 6

test for lesions in pubic symphyssis or SI joint that have pain

Answer 6

flamingo

Question 7

test for ipsilateral SI joint lesion, hip pathology or L4 nerve root lesion

Answer 7

Gaenslens

Question 8

test to assess if SI joint is hypomobile or blocked

Answer 8

Gillet (sacral flexion, stork)

Question 9

test for assessing abnormality in the torsion movement of SI joint

Answer 9

Piedallu’s

Question 10

test for functional or structural leg length discrepancy

Answer 10

leg length measurement

Question 11

supine to sit test

Answer 11

functional leg length difference

Question 12

test for pathology in anterior SI ligaments

Answer 12

Yeomans

Question 13

test for sciatic nerve compression by piriformis

Answer 13

piriformis test FAIR
pace abduction