Sphinx Test?

[Slevin]

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I know the Sphinx test is the same as the spring test but I don't know how to equate both of them, could someone please explain

 

[bkpa2med]

What the spring test tells you = what the sphinx test tells you. So if a spring is (+) = sphinx (+).

 

[Slevin]

OK... but when is the Sphinx test negative and when is it positive?

 

[RoyalFB]

You will typically get the positive Sphinx when you get a positive Spring test. There is one exception though. If you have a bilateral sacral extension, there will be a positive spring test, but a negative sphinx test.

So they are not exactly the same. Both can be used to differentiate between forward and backward sacral torsion/rotation as well as between unilateral sacral flexion/extension. However, the spring test can also discriminate between bilateral sacral flextion/extesion.

Hope that clears it up!👍

 

[RoyalFB]

If the sacral base is level (symmetric) during the sphinx test (extension), the test is negative. If the base becomes more asymmetric, you have a positive test. A positive test will indicate a posterior component to your diagnosis with regard to the base of the sacrum.

 

[homeboy]

A positive sphinx test is when your prof is rambling on about the efficacy of some OMT modality and your BS meter is bending so far past the red line your sphincter tightens up.

 

[bkpa2med]

A positive sphinx test is when your prof is rambling on about the efficacy of some OMT modality and your BS meter is bending so far past the red line your sphincter tightens up.