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Pelvis/SI Special Tests (Positive test)
Examination III Exam I UCDPT
12
Science
Graduate
05/03/2010

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Term
Straight Leg Raise
Definition
Pain occurring after 70˚ indicates SI joint pain
If hypermobile, pain occurs after 120˚
If pain unaltered or decreases = ant torsion
If pain increases = post torsion
If pain increases opp side = ant torsion on opp side
Term
Leg Length Test - Structural
Definition
Difference between each side greater than 1-1.3 cm
Term
Leg Length Test - Functional
Definition
If asymmetry corrected, result of adaptation in response to pathology or contracture somewhere in the spine, pelvis, or lower limbs
Term
Trendelenburg's Sign
Definition
Pelvis drops on non-stance leg
Term
Faber (Patrick's/Figure 4)
Definition
Test leg cannot be pushed to parallel, pain in SI region
Term
Long Sitting/Supine to Sit
Definition
Affected side shorter = ant innominate
Affected side longer = post innominate
Term
Laslett Cluster
Definition
3/6 are positive
Term
Squish Test
Definition
Pain in SI region
Term
Distraction Test
Definition
Unilateral gluteal or posterior leg pain
Term
R and L Gaenslen's Test
Definition
Pain
May be caused by ipsilateral SI joint lesion, hip pathology, or L4 nerve root lesion
Term
Sacrum PAs/Sacral Thrust
Definition
If pain reproduced
Term
P4/Posterior Shear/Thigh Thrust Test
Definition
If buttock pain reproduced
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