Sprains of the of the Sacroiliac Ligament

Definition:
An injury to the sacroiliac ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the low back
  • Point tender on sacroiliac joint
  • Swelling in the sacroiliac joint
  • Pain with weight distribution
  • Muscle spasm
  • Referred pain into the lower extremity
  • Pain with standing on one leg
Causes
  • Fall
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Repetitive micro trauma
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Prolonged bending or lifting
  • Pregnancy
  • Problems with knee, hip, ankle
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sprains of the of the Sacroiliac Ligament Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Passive Hip Flexion
  • Lotus
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Side Lying Hip Abduction At Wall
  • Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
  • Prone Hip Extension Adduction Abduction T Band
  • Bridges
  • Child Pose

Sprains of the of the Sacroiliac Ligament Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Bridge Marching
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Ups
  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs

Sprains of the of the Sacroiliac Ligament Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Bridge Marching
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • T Band Defensive Slides
  • Speed Skaters
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands