Lumbar And Si

Question 1

Gaenslens Test for? How to perform?

Answer 1

SI dysfunction, pubic synthesis, instability, hip pathology, L4 nerve root lesion

Supine, one hip full extension off table, flex opposite hip, apply forces into extension and flexion of opp hip

Positive if experience Pain

Question 2

Sacral thrust test for? How to perform?

Answer 2

SI joint dysfunction

Prone, apply pressure through sacrum and anterior direction

Positive if experience pain

Question 3

Sacral iliac compression test for? How to perform?

Answer 3

SI posterior ligament sprain

Patient side lying, apply downward force through iliac crest

Question 4

Sacroiliac distraction test for? How to perform?

Answer 4

SI dysfunction

Supine, therapist crops, arms, apply posterior compression through iliac crest

Question 5

Slump test for? How to perform?

Answer 5

Neural tension

Sitting, patient flexes, lumbar and thoracic spine, chin to test. Therapist DF extend knee

Positive if require cervical extension or symptoms enhanced

Question 6

Straight leg test for? How to form?

Answer 6

Neural tension or lesion of spinal cord

Patient supine, therapist flex hip with knee extension, IR, add DF if not getting symptoms

Positive if reproduce symptoms

Question 7

Thigh thrust test for? How to perform?

Answer 7

SI joint dysfunction

Patient supine, therapist flexed hip to 90° knee flexed. One hand under sacrum, applied downward force through femur

Positive with pain under hand