Pelvis Assessment Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the presentation on the pelvis?

Understanding the effect of pelvic tilt (correct)

Understanding different dysfunctions assessed in the pelvis

Understanding screening tests for the region

Understanding indications to assess the pelvis

Which of the following is NOT a screening test for the pelvis mentioned in the text?

Valsalva (correct)

Patrick's (Faber) test

Slump test

Scour test

What is the first step in the pelvis protocol?

Passively test the hamstrings

Perform the seated flexion test

Perform the standing flexion test

Rule out anatomical short leg (correct)

Which landmark is used to determine dysfunction in the pelvis?

Superior/inferior height relationship of pubic tubercles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the standing flexion test?

To determine the side of dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if the standing flexion test and seated flexion test are both positive on the same side?

Treat the hamstrings if necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible indicator for pelvis assessment?

Positive standing flexion test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva test?

To assess joint play for crepitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patrick's (Faber) test?

To assess pain in the SI joint Signup and view all the answers

What should be treated first if pubic subluxation exists?

Superior/inferior height relationship of pubic tubercles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible pelvic finding in the standing flexion test?

No dysfunction present Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive seated flexion test indicate?

Right side dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

If both the standing and seated flexion tests are positive, what does it suggest?

Possible hamstring influence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pelvis Assessment Protocol?

To determine if a pelvis problem exists Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if hamstrings are identified as the issue in the standing flexion test?

Treat the hamstrings, redo the standing flexion test, and go with the findings Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if hamstrings are not the issue in the standing flexion test?

Redo the standing flexion test and assume dysfunction is on the side that travels a greater distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the Three Step Treatment Protocol?

Apply extrinsic techniques Signup and view all the answers

When should the boney landmarks be reassessed in the treatment protocol?

After completing step 2 of the treatment protocol Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to verify the cause of pelvic dysfunction?

Isolate the dysfunctional musculature and apply appropriate MET’s Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Apply appropriate MET’s Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscular dysfunction mentioned in the text?

Myofascial release Signup and view all the answers

According to the Wellington College Scale for Tissue Dysfunction, what does a score of 2 indicate?

Exaggerated Tone Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is NOT mentioned as an extrinsic technique for tissue dysfunctions?

Myofascial release Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

Reduced lymph flow Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is recommended for treating hypertonicity?

Strain Counter/Strain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is best suited for increasing muscle tone in cases of neuromuscular weakness or nerve impingement?

Stripping palpation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is primarily used for hypertonicity?

Strain/counterstrain Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves applying pressure to the center of hypertonicity and slowly easing off the pressure after approximately 1 inch or less, without exceeding 90 seconds?

Ischemic compression Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves finding the ends of hypertonicity and placing a contact at each end, and then further approximation of contact points is applied until no further approximation or up to a maximum of 90 seconds?

Strain/counterstrain Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves a passive stretch to the ends of the muscle and can cause reflexive hyperemia?

Strain/counterstrain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct application technique for IFMS on the 2nd to 4th digit tips?

Apply pressure at a right angle to the muscle fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

It stretches muscle tissue at a right angle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS?

Minimal force applied to the muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended approach for applying IFMS?

Apply quick and forceful pressure Signup and view all the answers

What must be ruled out first before applying IFMS?

Nerve impingement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of hypertonicity?

An abnormal shortening of muscle tissue due to a pathological neural communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hypertonicity?

Damage to muscle cell Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

Goading Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity in any situation as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

GCF Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor as to whether there is primarily a mechanical or neurophysiological effect in the application of LCF technique?

Whether the technique is being applied to a contracture Signup and view all the answers

According to the Wellington College Scale for Tissue Dysfunction, what does a score of 4 indicate?

Hypertonicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an extrinsic technique for tissue dysfunctions?

Reciprocal Inhibition Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

Reduced lymph flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

Improved tissue texture Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Switch to intrinsic techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity in any situation as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

18 ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patrick's (Faber) test?

To determine the presence of a dysfunctional joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

Decreased muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible indicator for pelvis assessment?

Positive Patrick's (Faber) test Signup and view all the answers

Which technique should be ruled out first when applying IFMS to a muscle belly?

Nerve impingement Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

Intramuscular tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of applying IFMS?

To create myotatic stretch reflex Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is best suited for a hypotonicity?

IFMS Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the muscle dictate when applying IFMS?

The direction of finger placement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS?

Causing autogenic inhibition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of hypertonicity?

An abnormal shortening of muscle tissue due to a pathological neural communication Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves applying pressure to the center of hypertonicity and slowly easing off the pressure after approximately 1 inch or less, without exceeding 90 seconds?

LCF Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva test?

To evaluate muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS (Inhibitory Functional Muscle Stretch)?

Local thermal changes Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Try intrinsic techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is responsible for the anterior rotation of the innominates during the walking cycle?

Rectus femoris Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle contraction is responsible for the posterior rotation of the innominates during the walking cycle?

Hamstrings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the standing flexion test in pelvic dysfunction assessment?

To determine the side of dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following landmarks is assessed in the ASIS assessment for rotations?

A.S.I.S. Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the left ASIS in relation to the right ASIS, based on the assessment findings?

Anterior/inferior Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle(s) is/are primarily responsible for the anterior innominate rotation on the left?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle(s) should be palpated to determine if there is tightness in the illiocostalis?

Erector spinae Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended passive test to assess tightness in the rectus femoris?

Hamstrings resisted test Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle(s) should be palpated to determine if there is tightness in the quadratus lumborum?

Erector spinae Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique to treat tightness in the rectus femoris?

MET (Isometric) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of posterior innominate rotation?

Rectus Femoris Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is NOT mentioned as a verification method for posterior innominate rotation?

Apparent Short Leg Test Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the standing flexion test?

To determine the side of dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of posterior innominate rotation?

Hypertonicity of the gluteus maximus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a finding associated with posterior innominate rotation?

Knee flexion restriction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment protocol for hamstring hypertonicity?

Passively extend the client's knee to the first barrier Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment protocol for gluteus maximus hypertonicity?

Stand in front of the client and provide resistance as the patient attempts to extend their hip Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exercise rehabilitation manual?

To provide stretches for the appropriate musculature causing dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions may be associated with the dysfunction mentioned in the text?

Posterior tibial displacement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is best suited for increasing muscle tone in cases of neuromuscular weakness or nerve impingement?

MET(Isometric) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the presentation on the pelvis?

Which of the following is NOT a screening test for the pelvis mentioned in the text?

What is the first step in the pelvis protocol?

Which landmark is used to determine dysfunction in the pelvis?

What is the purpose of the standing flexion test?

What is the recommended action if the standing flexion test and seated flexion test are both positive on the same side?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible indicator for pelvis assessment?

What is the purpose of the Valsalva test?

What is the purpose of the Patrick's (Faber) test?

What should be treated first if pubic subluxation exists?

Which of the following is NOT a possible pelvic finding in the standing flexion test?

What does a positive seated flexion test indicate?

If both the standing and seated flexion tests are positive, what does it suggest?

What is the purpose of the Pelvis Assessment Protocol?

What should be done if hamstrings are identified as the issue in the standing flexion test?

What should be done if hamstrings are not the issue in the standing flexion test?

What is the first step in the Three Step Treatment Protocol?

When should the boney landmarks be reassessed in the treatment protocol?

What can be done to verify the cause of pelvic dysfunction?

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscular dysfunction mentioned in the text?

According to the Wellington College Scale for Tissue Dysfunction, what does a score of 2 indicate?

Which technique is NOT mentioned as an extrinsic technique for tissue dysfunctions?

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

Which technique is recommended for treating hypertonicity?

Which of the following techniques is best suited for increasing muscle tone in cases of neuromuscular weakness or nerve impingement?

Which of the following techniques is primarily used for hypertonicity?

Which technique involves applying pressure to the center of hypertonicity and slowly easing off the pressure after approximately 1 inch or less, without exceeding 90 seconds?

Which technique involves finding the ends of hypertonicity and placing a contact at each end, and then further approximation of contact points is applied until no further approximation or up to a maximum of 90 seconds?

Which technique involves a passive stretch to the ends of the muscle and can cause reflexive hyperemia?

Which of the following is the correct application technique for IFMS on the 2nd to 4th digit tips?

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS?

Which of the following is the recommended approach for applying IFMS?

What must be ruled out first before applying IFMS?

Which of the following is the correct definition of hypertonicity?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hypertonicity?

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity in any situation as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

What is the determining factor as to whether there is primarily a mechanical or neurophysiological effect in the application of LCF technique?

According to the Wellington College Scale for Tissue Dysfunction, what does a score of 4 indicate?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an extrinsic technique for tissue dysfunctions?

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Which technique is best suited for the treatment of hypertonicity in any situation as a warm-up technique/desensitize?

What is the purpose of the Patrick's (Faber) test?

What is the main effect of IFMS on muscle tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a possible indicator for pelvis assessment?

Which technique should be ruled out first when applying IFMS to a muscle belly?

What is the cause of adhesion according to the text?

What is the main purpose of applying IFMS?

Which technique is best suited for a hypotonicity?

What is the size of the muscle dictate when applying IFMS?

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS?

Which of the following is the correct definition of hypertonicity?

Which technique involves applying pressure to the center of hypertonicity and slowly easing off the pressure after approximately 1 inch or less, without exceeding 90 seconds?

What is the purpose of the Valsalva test?

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical effect of IFMS (Inhibitory Functional Muscle Stretch)?

What should be done if extrinsic techniques are not satisfactory for dysfunctional musculature?

Which of the following muscles is responsible for the anterior rotation of the innominates during the walking cycle?

Which muscle contraction is responsible for the posterior rotation of the innominates during the walking cycle?

What is the purpose of the standing flexion test in pelvic dysfunction assessment?

Which of the following landmarks is assessed in the ASIS assessment for rotations?

What is the position of the left ASIS in relation to the right ASIS, based on the assessment findings?

Which muscle(s) is/are primarily responsible for the anterior innominate rotation on the left?

Which muscle(s) should be palpated to determine if there is tightness in the illiocostalis?

What is the recommended passive test to assess tightness in the rectus femoris?

Which muscle(s) should be palpated to determine if there is tightness in the quadratus lumborum?

What is the recommended technique to treat tightness in the rectus femoris?

Which of the following muscles is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of posterior innominate rotation?

Which of the following tests is NOT mentioned as a verification method for posterior innominate rotation?

What is the primary purpose of the standing flexion test?

What is the primary cause of posterior innominate rotation?

Which of the following is NOT a finding associated with posterior innominate rotation?

Which of the following is a treatment protocol for hamstring hypertonicity?