Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

1. Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint

2. Motion of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint

3. Sacroiliac Joint Stability, Muscle Imbalances, and the Myofascial Slings

4. The Walking/Gait Cycle and Its Relationship to the Pelvis

5. Leg Length Discrepancy and Its Relationship to the Kinetic Chain and the Pelvis

6. The Laws of Spinal Mechanics

7. Muscle Energy Techniques and Their Relationship to the Pelvis

8. The Hip Joint and Its Relationship to the Pelvis

9. The Gluteal Muscles and Their Relationship to the Pelvis

10. The Lumbar Spine and Its Relationship to the Pelvis

11. Sacroiliac Joint Screening

12. Assessment of the Pelvis

13. Treatment of the Pelvis

Appendix 1: Tables for Dysfunction Testing

Appendix 2: Outer Core Stabilization Exercise Sheet

Bibliography

Index