L5-S1 Joints

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Zygopophyseal Joint (Facet)

Assessment

Mobilization

Manipulation

• L5/S1 Gapping Manipulation
• Lumbosacral Junction (L5-S1) HVLAT in Lateral Recumbent with Extension/Rotation & Sacral Forearm “Pull” Body Drop p101¹

References

1.

Dunning J, Zacharko N, Butts R. SMT-1: High-Velocity Low.-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & Sacroiliac Joints. Spinal Manipulation Institute; 2018.