II. Indications

  1. Low Back Examination
  2. Sacroiliac Joint Examination

III. Technique

  1. Patient stands on one foot facing wall
  2. Other foot placed against the wall for support
  3. Patient hyperextends backwards

IV. Interpretation

  1. Positive test
    1. Sacroiliac joint region pain increased on hyperextension
  2. Causes of positive test
    1. Spondylolysis
    2. Spondylolisthesis
    3. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

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