SI Flashcards
1
Q
forces from above
A
sacroiliac
2
Q
forces from below
A
iliosacral
3
Q
T or F: somatic and visceral effects can be achieved with muscle energy techniques of intervention for SI problems
A
True
4
Q
Goals of muscle energy techniques for SI ?
A
- lengthen shorted, contracted or spastic muscles
- strengthen weaker muscle or group
- reduce localized edema
- mobilizing a restricted articulation
5
Q
how are MET performed?
A
sub maximally, isometrically for 3 seconds and 3 reps
6
Q
how long do you balance the hips
A
2-3 submaximal efforts of knee adduction
7
Q
when doing Sacroiliac Dysfunctions what side is up on the table with sidelying
A
dysfunctional side is up
8
Q
is the sacrum is stuck anteriorly what do you use to bring it back
A
multifidus on that side
9
Q
if the sacrum is stuck posteriorly what muscle do you use to bring it back
A
piriformis
10
Q
R ant. sacrum has a L rotation:
- what side is the dysfunction side?
- what muscle do you use to fix it?
- what technique do you use?
A
- R side dysfunction
- R multifidus
- sidelying, resist L trunk rotation and pelvis
11
Q
R post. sacrum has R rotation:
- dysfunction side?
- muscle?
- technique?
A
- R dysfunction
- R piriformis
- sidelying, resist right hip abduction with right knee in popliteal space of left
