JayPhysio,

Great discussion thread. I'm thinking about your request and try as I might, I can't bring myself to type out a list of orthopaedic tests. The reason why I can't, has a great deal to do with the nature of the SI joint. The way I was taught, we are actually discussing the lumbo/pelvic/hip complex. The way I work, I look to diagnose the pain generating tissue, and also the mechanical dysfunctions in the area of the pain generating tissue. For example, you mentioned hip/groin pain ... absolutely, the SI is important to consider. So here's how I would go about considering/assessing it:
  • lumbar mechanics
  • Sacral mechanics
  • ilium mechanics
  • symphysis mechanics
  • Hip joint mechanics
  • local Soft tissue mechanics
  • Distal soft tissue and joint mechanics
  • Assessment of pain generator
You should use whatever positional, motion, palpation, or specialized tests that you need to understand that patients mechanics so that you can generate an effective treatment plan.

After all, isn't it all about the Outcomes?

Braedan
From the Total Outcomes Surrey Physio Project!