Sacral Muscle Energy

Question 1

What is Dx for:
Forward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci left
-posterior ILA left

Answer 1

Left unilateral sacral flexion

Question 2

What is Dx for:
Forward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci left
-posterior ILA right

Answer 2

R on R

Question 3

What is Dx for:
Forward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci bilateral

Answer 3

bilateral sacral flexion

Question 4

What is Dx for:
Forward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci right
-poteriorl ILA left

Answer 4

L on L

Question 5

What is Dx for:
Forward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci right
-posterior ILA R

Answer 5

Right unliateral sacral flexion

Question 6

What is Dx for:
Backward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci left
-posterior ILA right

Answer 6

R on L

Question 7

What is Dx for:
Shallow sulci bilateral
bilateral sacral extension

Answer 7

bilateral sacral extension

Question 8

What is Dx for:
Backward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci right
-posterior ILA left

Answer 8

L on R

Question 9

What is Dx for:
Backward sacral dysfunction
-deep sulci right
-posterior ILA right

Answer 9

unilateral sacral extension left

Question 10

In sacral torsions, L5 sidebending will engage oblique axis on ______.

Answer 10

That same side

Question 11

How is L5 rotation related to sacral rotation in sacral torsions?

Answer 11

Opposite side

Question 12

How are seated flexion test and oblique axis related?

Answer 12

Opposite side

Question 13

If you are weight bearing left, what axis is the sacrum rotating about?

Answer 13

left oblique axis

Question 14

How would a neutral L5 present?

Answer 14

• SI, inguinal, groin discomfort
• low back pain
• INCREASED lordotic curve
• sacrum rotated opposite lumbar
• L5 is side bent and rotated to opposite sides

Question 15

How would a non-neutral RrSr L5 present?

Answer 15

non-neutral is Type II-like

• i.e. bend over and twist
• L5 sidebends and then rotates right
• right oblique axis is engaged
• sacral base moves posteriorly
• right superior pole moves forward relative to L5
• L on R

Question 16

What will sacral Dx be if L5 is L5 F RrSr?

Answer 16

Sacrum rotates left
Right oblique axis is engaged
Positive seated flexion test L
L on R

Question 17

What is Sacral Dx for L5 N SlRr?

Answer 17

L on L, positive seated flexion on R

Question 18

sacral torsions have L5 rotations ______ the sacral rotation

Answer 18

opposite

Question 19

sacral rotations have L5 rotation _____ as the sacral rotation

Answer 19

the same

Question 20

What sacral dysfunction is common after birth?

Answer 20

bilateral sacral flexion (must open up canal, so sacrum flexes forward)

Question 21

What are causes of sacroiliac dysfunction?

Answer 21

1. psoas
2. short leg syndrome
3. postural imbalance
4. L5 problems
5. Disc problems
6. Simple Trauma
7. Viscerosomatic reflexes