Preliminary investigation into the theory and diagnosis of sacroiliac and iliosacral lesions
Item
- Title
- Preliminary investigation into the theory and diagnosis of sacroiliac and iliosacral lesions
- Author(s)
- Winkler Sharon
- Abstract
- Eight osteopaths who identify iliosacral and sacroiliac lesions of the pelvis were interviewed and videoed to see how they diagnose these lesions. The aim was to investigate current approach to evaluation of iliosacral and sacroiliac lesions; to determine what they consider to be the mechanisms and structures involved in producing them and to analyse their diagnostic techniques. An interview study, using a video to record a demonstration of examinations and tests was used. It was found that a variety of theoretical constructs, using differing descriptive terminology was used by the subjects to diagnose iliosacral and sacroiliac lesions. Many of their models on pelvic motion did not appear to be based on scientific research findings. Diagnosis of iliosacral and sacroiliac lesions was based on a combination of salient features in the case history, in particular the mechanism of injury, presenting symptoms and physical examination. Mechanisms considered to produce iliosacral and sacroiliac lesions varied between subjects, but forces or trauma via the lower extremity or spine was generally considered to be a causative factor. The type and number of tests used to assess the sacroiliac joint appeared to vary between subjects. The examination relied on palpatory findings and the landmarks selected to palpate motion varied between subjects.
- Abstract
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 1999
- Date Submitted
- 11.8.2000 00:00:00
- Type
- undergraduate_project
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 12281
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- Sacroiliac Joint,Osteopathic Diagnosis,Pelvis,Iliosacral Lesion,Sacroiliac Lesion
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Winkler Sharon, “Preliminary investigation into the theory and diagnosis of sacroiliac and iliosacral lesions”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 14, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/1864