Sacrum/Pelvis review and counterstrain Lab

Question 1

what are the rules for L5 and sacrum

Answer 1

the sacral oblique axis will be to the same side as L5 sidebending

the sacrum rotates opposite of L5

the seated flexion test is positive on the opposite side of the oblique axis

Question 2

when do the sacral vertebrae fuse for good

Answer 2

mid-twenties

Question 3

respiration patterns of the sacrum

Answer 3

inhalation- extension
exhalation- flexion

move about the superior transverse respiratory axis

Question 4

with lumbar flexion the sacrum

Answer 4

extends

Question 5

bilaterally flexed and extended sacral dysfunctions occur about what axis

Answer 5

middle transverse axis (S3)

Question 6

what muscles can cause a false positive seated flexion test?

Answer 6

ipsilateral quadratus lumborum (pulls the inominate up)

contralateral gluteus medius (hold the opposite innominate down)

Question 7

what is the spring test

Answer 7

heel of hand over lumbosacral junction–> add gentle anterior compression force

puts L5 into extension and sacrum into flexion