SIJ

Question 1

SI Marching test

Answer 1

Positive test is localised pain, excessive moiton, and decreased ROM

Tests for hypermobility, joint dysfunction, ipsilateral SIJ dysfunction

Question 1

Flamingo test

Answer 1

Positive test is [ain in the pubic symphesis or SIJ (localised pain)

Tests for ipsilateral SIJ dysfunction

Question 2

Gaenslen’s test

Answer 2

Positive test is SI or anterior thigh pain
* SIJ sprain or instability

Positive test is elervation of the extended hips
* iliopsoas contracture

Question 3

Thigh thrust test

Answer 3

Positive test is pain in the SIJ or hip

TEsts for SIJ or hip instability

Question 4

SIJ compression test

Answer 4

Positive test is posterior localised back pain
* SIJ posterior ligament lesion, fracture, or SIJ dysfunction

Positive test is decreased posterior pain
* SIJ instability

Question 5

SIJ distraction test

Answer 5

Positive test is anterior localised pain

Tests for anterior SIJ or pubic joint sprain or fracture

Question 6

Laslett’s cluster

Answer 6

FABER, compression, distraction, thigh thrust, and Gaenslen tests