Possible sacral diagnoses with a + seated flexion test on the L
R on R
L on R
L unilateral flexion
L unilateral extension
Possible sacral diagnoses with a + seated flexion test on the R
L on L
R on L
R unilateral flexion
R unilateral extension
For sacral torsions, the seated flexion test is always positive on the
opposite side of the oblique axis
A posterior ILA is also
the inferior ILA
An anterior ILA is also
the superior ILA
Possible diagnoses with a negative sphinx test
L on L R on R Unilateral flexion Bilateral flexion Bilateral extension
For sacral torsion, L5 will be
Sidebent towards the oblique axis & rotated opposite the sacral rotation
Having a patient walk on their heels tests
L4 and L5
Having a patient walk on their tip-toes tests
S1