Sacral Somatic Dysfunction Flashcards

1
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Goal of manipulation?

A

restore symmetry to gait function and vertebral motion

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2
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Pelvic girdle parasympathetic?

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S1-S4 (uterus, prostate, genitalia, descending colon, sigmoid, and rectum)
motor and sensory (sciatica)

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Sacral base anterior?

A

antaomical flexion, forward bending

SBS is in extension (nutation)

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Sacral base posterior?

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Anatomical extension, backward bending

SBS is in flexion (counternutation)

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5
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Postural sacral motion?

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occurs when the patient is seated or standing

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6
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Inherent sacral motion?

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occurs when the sbs in the head flexes and extends (sacral motion)

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7
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Dynamic sacral motion?

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occurs during walking

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Superior transverse axis?

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respiratory motion and inherent motion

horizontal axis posterior to the point of attachment at the level of s2

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9
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Respiration movement?

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inhale spine elongates- sacral base posterior

exhale spine recoils- sacral base anterior

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10
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movement during inherent motion of CRI?

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cranial flexion- sacral base posterior-counternutates

cranial extension- sacral base anterior/nutates

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11
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Middle transverse axis?

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postural motion

horizontal axis located at the anterior convexity of upper and lower limbs of sacroliliac joint

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12
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Seated sacral motion?

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when seated/flexion of torso- sacral base moves anterior

when seated/extension of torso- sacral base moves posterior

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standing sacral motion?

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the sacral base moves posterior when standing and bending over/flexing torso

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14
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Inferior transverse axis?

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innominates rotate about, ilia on the sacrum

horizontal axis that passes through the inferior articular surface of the sacrum

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15
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Other axis of movement?

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left oblique axis, right oblique axis, vertical axis

these axes come into play during ambulation

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16
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name oblique axis?

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for the superior end

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17
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Sacral base?

A

uppermost posterior part of the sacrum
just medial to PSIS
identify the one that is anterior

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Inferior lateral angle?

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palpate lateral to the base of the coccyx

identify the side that is more posterior and/or inferior

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19
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Diagnose sacral SD?

A

Asymmetry of paired sacral landmarks
Asymmetry of range of motion of sacroiliac joint
Tissue texture changes

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20
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4 steps to make the somatic dysfunction diagnosis?

A

Perform seated flexion test
Palpate the sacral landmarks
Motion tests
Palpate L5

21
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Seated flexion test?

A

place thumbs under PSIS
patient flexes forward with feet on the floor
side with last superior movement is side of sacroliliac restriction (pos side)

22
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Confirm seated flexion test?

A

ASIS compression test

23
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ASIS compression test?

A

positive test, restriction of posteriormedial pressure indicates SI restriction on ipsilateral side

24
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Is there an oblique axis?

A

A positive seated flexion test/ASIS compression test typically indicates the sacral oblique axis is on the opposite side

ex) a positive right seated flexion/ASIS compression test indicates a left oblique axis

25
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Describe the 2 possible motions around an oblique axis?

A

Forward on a right axis
left anterior sacral base and right posterior/inferior ILA (inferior lateral angle)
right sacral rotation on right oblique axis
rotation is opposite the anterior sacral base
R/R or right on right
Backward on a right axis
right anterior sacral base and posterior/inferior base on the left
left rotation on a right oblique axis
L/R or left on right

26
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What does lumbar findings (L5) tell you about sacral rotation and sacral oblique axis?

A

If L5 is rotated, sacrum rotates in opposite direction on an oblique axis
If L5 is sidebent to one side, a sacral oblique is typically enlarged on the same side

27
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Does not involve an oblique axis?

A

unilateral flexion/ extension

bilateral flexion/ extension

28
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Evaluate range of motion of sacroiliac joint?

A

seated flexion test and/or ASIS compression test
Backward bending test
lumbosacral springing test

29
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Palplate the static sacral landmarks?

A

Sacral base, named for anterior side

Inferior lateral angle, names for side that is more posterior/ inferior

30
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Tests that evaluate the sacral base/ lumbosacral junction to flex?

A

Lumbar spring test, Backward bending test

31
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If sacrum is already flexed?

A

then there is no problem flexing it more, get a negative test
Forward sacral torsion, forward sacral rotation, unilateral flexion, bilateral flexion

32
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If the sacrum is extended?

A

then it cannot flex more and you get a positive test

backward sacral torsion, backward sacral rotation, unilateral extension, bilateral extension

33
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Lumbar spring test?

A

Pos=resistance to springing, sacral extension or backward rotation on oblique axis
neg= ease of spring, sacral flexion or forward rotation/torsion

34
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Backward bending test?

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pos=increased sacral base asymmetry, sacral extension or backward rotation on oblique axis
neg= decreased sacral base asymmetry, sacral flexions or forward rotation or torsion

35
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Therefore a negative test or spring indicates?

A

unilateral or bilateral sacral flexion, R on R/ L on L

36
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Therefore a positive test or no spring?

A

unilateral or bilateral sacral extension, R on L/ Lon R

37
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Determine the axis?

A

Opposite side of positive seated flexion/ ASIS compression test
Opposite side of tight piriformis muscle
tests to determine motion restriction

38
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L5 rotation is opposite the sacrum?

A

Sacral torsion

39
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L5 rotation is same side as sacrum?

A

Sacral rotation

40
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Treatment of sacral rotation vs torsion?

A

same

41
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Unilateral Sacral flexion?

A

Base anterior and ILA posterior/inferior on same side of positive flexion/ASIS
Cause- hard landing on foot or ischial tuberosity
may be accompanied bu superior innominate shear or posterior innominate rotation

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Unilateral sacral extension?

A

Base anterior and ILA p/i on opposite side of positive seated flexion/ASIS
cause- strong leg tug
may be accompanied by inferior innominate shear or anterior innominate rotation

43
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If low back pain not have positive seated flexion or ASIS compression and sacral landmarks are symmetrical?

A

check to see if lumbar curve is reduced/ exaggerated
motion test the sacrum
use the spring and backward bending test (pos indiactes bilateral sacral extension)

44
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Positive seated flexion test/ASIS compression test?

A

palpate sacral base and ILA

45
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Negative seated flexion test/ ASIS compression test?

A

check pelvis or lumbar spine

46
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Base anterior, ILA opposite?

A
Do motion test
 Extension restrict= forward rotation
 flexion restrict= backward rotation
Test L5 rotation
 Opp sacrum= sacral torsion
 Same sacrum= sacral rotation
47
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Base anterior, ILA same side?

A

Seated flexion test + same side= unilateral flexion

Seated flexion test + opp side= unilateral extension

48
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Neg spring test indicates?

A

That the sacrum can move into flexion and its restricted in extension, therefore backward rotation