Week 4

Question 1

In sacral torsions, which direction is the L5 vertebra side bending?

Answer 1

L5 side bends in the SAME direction of the oblique axis that is restricted.

Question 2

2 Possible sacral torsion diagnoses if the patient is in a neutral position when the torsion occurs.

Answer 2

Forward Sacral Torsions

1. Left on Left
2. Right on Right

Question 3

2 Possible sacral torsion diagnoses if the patient is in a non-neutral position when the torsion occurs.

Answer 3

Backward Sacral Torsions

1. Left on Right
2. Right on Left

Question 4

Ex. L5 F Rr Sr
Sacral rotation direction?
Oblique axis engaged?
Side of positive seated flexion test?

Answer 4

1. Left sacral rotation
2. Right Axis
3. Left seated flexion
   (remember L5 flexed means the sacrum is extended)

Question 5

Ex. L5 N Sl Rr
Sacral rotation direction?
Oblique axis engaged?
Side of positive seated flexion test?

Answer 5

1. Left sacral rotation
2. Left Axis
3. Right seated flexion
   (neutral lumbar dysfunction means sacrum is flexed)