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The Distraction test is used to rule in and rule out a sprain of the anterior sacroiliac ligaments and sacroiliac dysfunction. This test has also been described as the Gapping (Transverse Anterior Stress) Test, and Sacroiliac Joint Stress Test<sup>2</sup>.<br> | The Distraction test is used to rule in and rule out a sprain of the anterior sacroiliac ligaments and sacroiliac dysfunction. This test has also been described as the Gapping (Transverse Anterior Stress) Test, and Sacroiliac Joint Stress Test<sup>2</sup>.<br> | ||
== Technique<br> | == Technique<br> == | ||
Patient is supine on the edge of a table. Bilateral anterior superior iliac spines are palpated by the examiner. The examiner crosses his or her arms, creating an x at the forearms. A lateral posterior directed force is applied to bilateral anterior superior iliac spines. The position is held for 30 seconds, then a vigorous force is applied to the ASIS in an attempt reproduce the patient’s symptoms. If pain is reproduced, the test is considered positive for SI joint dysfunction<sup>4</sup>.<br> | |||
<br>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzoVoTo3r5g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzoVoTo3r5g]<br> | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
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Purpose
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The Distraction test is used to rule in and rule out a sprain of the anterior sacroiliac ligaments and sacroiliac dysfunction. This test has also been described as the Gapping (Transverse Anterior Stress) Test, and Sacroiliac Joint Stress Test2.
Technique
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Patient is supine on the edge of a table. Bilateral anterior superior iliac spines are palpated by the examiner. The examiner crosses his or her arms, creating an x at the forearms. A lateral posterior directed force is applied to bilateral anterior superior iliac spines. The position is held for 30 seconds, then a vigorous force is applied to the ASIS in an attempt reproduce the patient’s symptoms. If pain is reproduced, the test is considered positive for SI joint dysfunction4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzoVoTo3r5g
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