Unilateral Sacral Dysfunctions Quiz

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Which unilateral sacral dysfunction is associated with pain when sitting and difficulty bending forward?

  • Left Sacrum Flexed (LSF) (correct)
  • Right Sacrum Extended (RSE)
  • Sacral Torsions
  • None of the above

What is a common symptom associated with sacral torsions?

  • Knee Pain
  • Low Back Pain (LBP) (correct)
  • Headache
  • Shoulder Pain

Which sacral dysfunction involves the right sacrum being held extended about the Mid Transverse Axis (MTA)?

  • Left Sacrum Flexed (LSF)
  • Right Sacrum Extended (RSE) (correct)
  • Sacral Torsions
  • None of the above

What soft tissue is involved in sacral torsions causing tension on sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments?

<p>Piriformis Muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sacral dysfunction is characterized by a positive Seated Forward Bending Test on the left side?

<p>Left Sacrum Flexed (LSF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom commonly associated with extended sacrum dysfunction?

<p>Difficulty bending backward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motion should be encouraged during inhalation when treating Bilateral Sacral Extension?

<p>Sacral extension (counter nutation) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accompanies exhalation in terms of sacral motion?

<p>Sacral flexion (nutation) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When treating Bilateral Sacral Extension, what should be the position of the patient?

<p>Prone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the treatment of Bilateral Sacral Extension, where should the force be applied during exhalation?

<p>Base of the sacrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the first letter in the L/RST notation indicate?

<p>Direction of sacral rotation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a positive finding in the backward bending test and spring test for Bilateral Sacral Extension?

<p>Shallow sacral sulci (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test shows improvement in a backward torsion involving L5 sidebent right and rotated right?

<p>Backward bending test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the treatment sequence for the pelvis (LIPLSIP), what does 'I' stand for?

<p>Ilium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a left piriformis cause in relation to the oblique axis in sacral torsions?

<p>R-oblique axis rotation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of bilateral sacral flexion in terms of sacral sulci?

<p>Both sacral sulci are shallow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a right sacral sulcus deep (sacrum rotated left), what is the characteristic mechanics of L5?

<p>Sidebent right; Rotated right (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for extended torsion with L/RST notation?

<p>Abduct both legs approximately 15 degrees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary autonomic nerve supply to the pelvic organs?

<p>Pelvic splanchnic (S2-4) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligaments are stretched with flexion of the sacrum and increased lordosis?

<p>Anterior sacroiliac (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary muscle that, when hypertonic, can cause sciatica?

<p>Piriformis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligaments restrain anterior movement (flexion) of the sacrum?

<p>Sacrotuberous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscles provide stability to the sacrum?

<p>Multifidi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical issue associated with somatic dysfunction of the sacrum?

<p>Constipation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which axis is associated with craniosacral flexion/extension and respiration?

<p>Superior transverse axis (STA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motion is described as the posterior movement of the sacral base around a transverse axis in relation to the ilia?

<p>Counter-Nutation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What test checks the ability of the sacrum to flex by having the patient bend backward?

<p>Backward Bending Test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which axis is associated with lower extremity and innominate motion?

<p>Inferior transverse axis (ITA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Seated Flexion Test, which PSIS indicates the dysfunctional side when it 'rides up' as the patient bends forward?

<p>Left PSIS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For sacral extension, what is prevented according to the text?

<p>Lumbar spring or flexibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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