Abstract
M.Dip.Tech.
Functional leg length discrepancies, as distinct from anatomical discrepancies,
are often associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This may result in back
pain and discomfort. Chiropractors usually treat this condition using a side
posture sacroiliac adjustment, but in some cases, an adjustment may not be
indicated. This study aims to determine whether a Modified General Hip
technique would be an acceptable alternative treatment.
For this study, 30 patients who suffered from both the sacroiliac joint
dysfunction and leg length discrepancy were chosen. They were treated using
two differing chiropractic techniques on the sacroiliac joint: the side posture
technique conventionally used to adjust _the sacroiliac joints, and a
mobilisation and muscle stretch technique modified from the General Hip
technique.
Each patient was evaluated by a case history, lumbar and pelvic regional
examination, and a pertinent physical examination...