709 1.10 - 1.11 SIJ Assessment and Treatment

What is the proportion range of people with low back pain that is caused by SIJ dysfunction?

Why is the SIJ considered separately in the assessment process?

Which condition makes symptoms likely in the SIJ?

When are symptoms in the SIJ likely during pregnancy?

What contributes to the differing estimates of SIJ dysfunction causing low back pain?

What situation can lead to symptoms in the SIJ due to trauma?

What is the likely interpretation if compressing the pelvis results in less effort or less symptoms?

What is the potential consequence of increased mobility of the SIJ?

What is a common method to reduce load in cases where there is excessive movement of the SIJ?

What kind of support do SIJ belts provide?

What is a useful indicator of the effectiveness of an SIJ belt according to Bertuit et al.?

When should an exercise program be considered to increase strength and/or control for force closure?

What are the expected findings on assessment when there is limited movement of the SIJ?

What does a deficit in form closure typically result in?

What is the first question advised in a physical assessment to determine if the SIJ is a likely source of a person's symptoms?

'Force closure' refers to forces produced by which structures?

'Form closure' is produced by what type of activity?

Which tests are part of the SIJ provocation test cluster to determine if further testing is needed?

What does a positive screening test for SIJ pain indicate?

According to Hazle and Nitz, what are the two main non-inflammatory conditions likely to result in SIJ symptoms?

What is the purpose of the Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLRT) in evaluating SIJ stability?

In treatment direction tests like ASLRT, what constitutes a significant change indicating an appropriate treatment direction?

During ASLRT, what compensatory movement should the physiotherapist observe for?

What is the purpose of manually compressing to stabilize the pelvis during ASLRT?

What principle can be applied to active or functional movements that reproduce the client’s symptoms?

What does ASLRT stand for in relation to evaluating SIJ stability?

What does recent unpublished evidence suggest about the detectability of SIJ movement?

Which approach uses muscle contractions to produce changes in the mobility of muscles and joints?

In which condition are problems with the SIJ most likely to occur?

What is the purpose of using surrogate measures of SIJ mobility mentioned in the text?

What is a common misconception about SIJ problems based on the text?

Which movement technique is presented as a treatment approach for SIJ conditions in the text?

What is mentioned as a common issue related to assessing and treating the SIJ?

What characterizes the Muscle Energy Approach mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of reassessing after each treatment according to the text?

Why might a therapist choose to target an element that will change more quickly during a treatment session?

In the provided treatment example, what does SLR stand for?

Why might a therapist want to reassess motor control even if pain has been reduced in a patient?

What should Lucas avoid doing as part of his home program?

What does the text suggest when it mentions breaking sitting into chunks of no longer than 10 minutes?

Why does the text advise against increasing sitting time for therapeutic purposes?

What implication does Lucas's goal to play golf in 3 days have on his treatment plan?

Why does the text suggest being gentle during Lucas's next treatment session?