What is the Spring Test used to assess?

What is the Spring Test used to assess?

• A. Glenohumeral joint mobility
• B. Sacroiliac joint mobility and sacral dysfunction
• C. Cervical nerve root irritation
• D. Knee joint stability

Answer: (B)

The Spring Test is about sacroiliac joint mobility and sacral dysfunction. In this test, the clinician palpates the sacral base from the prone position and gently applies a springing force to see how the sacrum responds. A normal response shows some give as the sacrum moves anteriorly; a lack of springing or excessive springing indicates restricted or abnormal sacral motion, pointing to sacral or SI joint dysfunction. This helps identify SI joint problems as a potential source of pain, rather than issues in the shoulder, neck nerves, or knee.

The Spring Test is about sacroiliac joint mobility and sacral dysfunction. In this test, the clinician palpates the sacral base from the prone position and gently applies a springing force to see how the sacrum responds. A normal response shows some give as the sacrum moves anteriorly; a lack of springing or excessive springing indicates restricted or abnormal sacral motion, pointing to sacral or SI joint dysfunction. This helps identify SI joint problems as a potential source of pain, rather than issues in the shoulder, neck nerves, or knee.