SIJ Eval & Treat Flashcards

1
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Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex

A

-isolated SIJ dysfunction is rare
-check with hip and/or lumbar exams

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Sacroiliac Joint

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-load tranfers from lumbar to pelvis to hips
-contributes to 15-30% of non-specific LBP

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Sacrum

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-5 fused vertebra
-concave on anterior side, convex on posterior
-attachment for Piriformis, glutt max, ER, multifidi, TL fascia
-L shaped facet with innominate, noncongruent

Base: articulates with :L5
Apex: articulates w/ coccyx
Ala: articulates w/ ilium

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Innominates

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-ischium, ilium, and pubic bone fused together at the acatabulum
-articulates with the sacrum= SIJ

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5
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Anterior SIJ Ligaments

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-binds sacrum to ilia
-limits all motions
-pain generators

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6
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Interosseous Ligs

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-most important
-thick
-binds sacrum to ilia posteriorly
-limits ant and inf movements of sacrum

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Posterior SIJ Ligs

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-easily papable
-limit ant iliac rotatation (or sacral counternutation)
-attachment for: ES, glute max, TL fascia
-pain generators

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Sacrotuberous Lig

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-isch tub to PSIS
-limits post iiac rotation (sacral nutation)

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Sacrospinous Lig

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-ischual spine to sacrum
-limits post iliac rotation (sacral nutation)

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Pubic Symphysis

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-transfer loads
-connected by fibrocartilage
-common source of groin pain

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Pelvic Floor Muscles

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-assist im lumbosacral stability
-increase intra-abdominal pressure

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12
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Muscles that can produce SIJ motion…

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-piriformis
-Pubococcygeaous

2/35 SIJ muscles

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13
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Posterior Oblique System

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-lats, contra glue max, L fascia
-helps with SLS

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Anterior Oblique System

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-EO/IO, contra hip add and abdominal fascia
-helps wih SLS

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Lateral Muscle System

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-Glute med/min and contra hip add

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Inner Muscle System

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-multifidi, pelvic floor, and diaphragm
-stabilize SIJ
-pressure management

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17
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Nerve Supply of SIJ

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Anterior portion : Post rami L2-S2
Posterior portion: post rami L3-S3

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18
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Sacral Nutation

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-flexion in relation to innominates
-base moves ant and inf
-Apex moves pos and sup
-Posterior innominate, PPT, decreased lordosis, hip flx

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Sacral Counternutation

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-extension in relation to innominates
-base moves post and sup
-Apex moves ant and inf
-Anterior innominate, APT, increased lordosis, hip ext

20
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3 Categories of SIJ Pain

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-Pregnancy
-Pathology: infection, fx, tumor
-Non-specific: MSK

21
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Causes of Pelvic/SIJ Pain: Visceral

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-Appendicittis
-GYN
-UTI/kidney stones
-GI tract
-Vascular: AAA, femoral

22
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Causes of Pelvic/SIJ Pain: Serious Origin

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-infection
-fx
-tumors: prostate, colon, gyn
-Inflammatory disorders: Ankylosing spondylitis starts in SIJ

23
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Causes of Pelvic/SIJ Pain: MSK Origin

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-SIJ dysfunction : instability and trauma
-L-Spine disorders
-Hip Dysfunction
-Hernia

24
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Subjective Hx of SIJ Dysfunction

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-Fortin Sign: pain over PSIS**
-Pain with transitional movements**
-Pain with SLS activities**
-Pain at end range of Active SLR
-Prolonged sitting/standing
-(-) Neuro
-No s/s below knee

25
Q

Systems Review of SIJ Dysfunction

A

-vitals
-cancer
-infection
-Trauma
-Neuro
-postpaterm psycological

26
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SIJ Joint Diagnoses: Referred Pain

A

-Lumbar Spine
-Hip joint

27
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SIJ Joint Diagnoses: Hypomobility

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Innominate Rotation
-anterior rot on one side and posterior on the other
-ASIS OR PISIS different heights and superficialness

Upslip
-ASIS, PSIS, ISCH tub ALL up on one side
-leg forced up

Downslip
–ASIS, PSIS, ISCH tub ALL down on one side
-rare
-leg pulled down

Pubic Lesion
-superior or inferior

Tx:
-manual
-core exercises

MOI:
-unilateral forces
-falls
-back lifting
-swinging

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SIJ Joint Diagnoses: Joint Arthritis (Sacroilitis)

A

S/s:
-pain in post sacrum or groin
-radiating into thigh
-increase SLS pain
-Turning in bed pain
-lumbar extension painful
-(+) SI stress tests
-(+) Compression test with SI Belt

Tx:
-NSAIDs, ice, core exercises and LE exercises

29
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SIJ Joint Diagnoses: Pelvic Girdle Instability

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Form Closure:
-assessed 1st with ASLR
-passtive stability malfunction (joint shape, ligaments, bony stability)
-Tx: SI Joint compression belt

Force Closure:
-assessed 2nd with ASLR
-active stability malfunction (muscles and fascia)
-Tx: core stabilization exercisess

30
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SIJ Joint Diagnoses: Piriformis Syndrome

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S/s:
-persistent low back pain into butt and thigh
-(+) pain provocation of piriformis
-(+) pain w/ sitting or squatting
-persistent hip ER
-Difficuly lying
-(+) LE paresthesias

Tx: manual, stretching, core exercises

31
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Diagnostic Imaging of SIJ Dysfuntion

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-MRI best to see changes
-no imaging indicated if no serious pathology syspected

32
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Evaluation Order of SIJ Dysfunction

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  1. Do Hip and/or Lumbar Exam
  2. Confirm Presence of SIJ dysfunction with Provocation
  3. Determine side of Hypomobiltiy (mobility/functional tests)
  4. Determine Pathology
  5. Determine if Form or Force are a component
  6. Select Intervention (treat lumbar or hip dysfunction first, then SIJ hypomobility first)
33
Q

Conservative Management of SIJ Dysfunction

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-Manips
-SI Belt
-Exercise
-Education

34
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Pharmacologic Management of SIJ Dysfunction

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-NSAIDS
-Muscle relaxants
-Opioids
-Implanted devices
-Anti-depressants
-Injections

35
Q

Prolotherapy

A

-injection of dextrose into joint space
-increases friction
-painful

36
Q

Platelet-Rich Plasma

A

-increases friction
-increases healing

37
Q

Surgical Techniques for SIJ Dysfunction

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Stabilization
-Fractures
-SI joint fusion (last resort for chronic s/s)

38
Q

Lumbar Disc Joint Clearing Tests

A

(+) pain with coughing and sneezing
Decreased pain with walking

39
Q

Lumbar Spine Joint Clearing Tests

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(-) pain with coughing and sneezing
(+) pain with extention or flx
(+) pain with PA joint glides

40
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Hip Joint Clearing Tests

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(+) Trendelenburg signs
(+) Pain or decreased ability to squat
(+) Sign of buttock test

41
Q

SI Joint Clearing Tests

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(+) Fortin’s Sign
(+) Joint gapping or compression tests
(+) TTP at SI ligs
(+) Pain/weakness with SLS

42
Q

Mobility Exercises (SIJ)

A

-foam roll
-AROM
-Stretches

43
Q

Stability Exercises (SIJ)

A

-AROM
-Spinal Stability
-Pelvic Floor Strength**
-Glute Strength**

44
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SI Belt Application

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  1. Pt flexes hip and crease is where bottom of belt will go
  2. Middle seam goes in mid back
  3. Pull belt traps snugly
  4. Pt exercises or performs ADLa for s/s reduction

belt goes on skin