Standing Flexion Test

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(English captions by Andrea Matsumoto from the University of Michigan)
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The standing flexion test assesses for lumbosacral,
sacroiliac, or pelvic dysfunction.
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The examiner stands behind the patient and
places hands on the iliac crests with thumbs
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over the inferior notch of the posterior superior
iliac spine.
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The patient slowly flexes forward.
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If the posterior superior iliac spine moves
more cephalad on one side, the test is positive,
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indicating dysfunction.

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