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?

Piriformis Muscle Signup and view all the answers

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

Left Sacrum Flexed (LSF) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom commonly associated with extended sacrum dysfunction?

Difficulty bending backward Signup and view all the answers

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

Sacral extension (counter nutation) Signup and view all the answers

What accompanies exhalation in terms of sacral motion?

Sacral flexion (nutation) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prone Signup and view all the answers

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

Base of the sacrum Signup and view all the answers

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

Direction of sacral rotation Signup and view all the answers

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

Shallow sacral sulci Signup and view all the answers

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

Backward bending test Signup and view all the answers

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

Ilium Signup and view all the answers

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

R-oblique axis rotation Signup and view all the answers

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

Both sacral sulci are shallow Signup and view all the answers

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

Sidebent right; Rotated right Signup and view all the answers

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

Abduct both legs approximately 15 degrees Signup and view all the answers

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

Pelvic splanchnic (S2-4) Signup and view all the answers

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

Anterior sacroiliac Signup and view all the answers

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

Piriformis Signup and view all the answers

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

Sacrotuberous Signup and view all the answers

What muscles provide stability to the sacrum?

Multifidi Signup and view all the answers

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

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

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

Superior transverse axis (STA) 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?

Counter-Nutation Signup and view all the answers

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

Backward Bending Test Signup and view all the answers

Which axis is associated with lower extremity and innominate motion?

Inferior transverse axis (ITA) 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?

Left PSIS Signup and view all the answers

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

Lumbar spring or flexibility Signup and view all the answers