sacral somatic dysfunction

Question 1

rules in sacral torsions

Answer 1

L5 sidebending will engage oblique axis on that same side

L5 rotation and sacral rotation is opposite

seated flexion test is opposite the side of the oblique axis

Question 2

sacral torsion

Answer 2

sacral motion about an oblique axis
weight bearing during walking-neutral
weight bearing L- L oblique axis

Question 3

forward sacral torsion

Answer 3

occurs when spine is in neutral

left on left or right on right

Question 4

backward sacral torsion

Answer 4

occurs when the spine is in a non-neutral position

right on left or left on right

Question 5

sacral torsion vs sacral rotation

Answer 5

torsion have L5 rotate opposite the sacrum

rotation have L5 rotate the same as sacrum

Question 6

bilateral sacral flexion

Answer 6

deep sulci and posterior ILA bilaterally
negative spring test
no change with backward bending test, motion about middle transverse axis

Question 7

bilateral sacral extension

Answer 7

decreased lumbar curve
ILA’s equal, sulci shallow bilaterally
positive spring test
SULCI stay equal with backward bending test