A positive result in which test likely led a clinician to initiate stabilization exercises for a patient with lower back pain?

• A. Straight Leg Raise Test
• B. Posterior Pelvis Pain Provocation Test
• C. Prone Instability Test
• D. Active Straight Leg Raise Test

Answer: (B)

The posterior pelvis pain provocation test is particularly relevant in assessing potential dysfunction in the pelvic region that may contribute to lower back pain. A positive result indicates that there is likely a sensitivity or provocation in the structures connected to the pelvis and lower back, which can lead clinicians to focus on stabilization exercises. These exercises aim to strengthen and stabilize the pelvic and lumbar regions, addressing any identified instability or dysfunction.

While the other tests, like the straight leg raise, prone instability, and active straight leg raise tests, evaluate different aspects of lower back pain and associated conditions, they either focus more on neurological implications or on assessing overall stability without directly correlating to stabilization exercises like the posterior pelvis pain provocation test does. Thus, a positive outcome from this specific test is a key indicator for initiating a targeted rehabilitation approach centered around stabilization.