physioscience 2006; 2(2): 48-58
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926752
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Evidenz für die Diagnose und Therapie von Beckengürtelschmerz - Europäische Leitlinien

Evidence of Diagnosis and Therapy in the Case of Pelvic Girdle Pain - European GuidelinesA. Vleeming1 , H. B. Albert2 , H. C. Östgaard3 , B. Stuge4 , B. Sturesson5
  • 1Spine and Joint Centre, NL-Rotterdam
  • 2Back Research Centre, DK-Ringe
  • 3Dept. of Orthopaedics, Sahlgren University Hospital, S-Mölndal
  • 4University of Oslo, N-Oslo
  • 5Ortopediska Kliniken, S-Ängelholm
Zusammengefasst, übersetzt und kommentiert von Axel Schäfer, MManipTher, PT.
Further Information

Publication History

eingereicht: 12.1.2006

angenommen: 20.3.2006

Publication Date:
19 May 2006 (online)

Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund: Beckengürtelschmerz (BGS) ist eine häufig auftretende spezifische Form von Rückenschmerz. Schmerz verursachende Strukturen bei Beckengürtelschmerz sind das Iliosakralgelenk (ISG) und in geringerem Maß die Symphysis pubica. Ein Zusammenhang zu nicht optimaler Stabilität des Beckengürtels scheint erwiesen.

Ziel: Dieser Artikel ist eine kommentierte Zusammenfassung des englischen Originaltextes der Europäischen Leitlinien zur Diagnose und Therapie von Beckengürtelschmerz. Er gibt einen Überblick über die Ätiologie, Epidemiologie und Risikofaktoren von BGS, die Anatomie und Biomechanik des Beckengürtels sowie die Evidenz-basierte Diagnostik und Therapie.

Methode: Eine extensive Literaturstudie wurde durchgeführt, um die gegenwärtige Evidenz zur Diagnose und Therapie von BGS zusammenzutragen.

Ergebnisse: Bei der Diagnose von BGS hatten Schmerzprovokationstests die beste Validität und Reliabilität. Empfohlen werden hier zur Untersuchung des ISG der Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation Test (P4), Patrick-Faber-Test, Palpation des langen, dorsalen ISG-Ligaments und der Gaenslen-Test. Zur Untersuchung der Symphyse werden Palpation und ein modifizierter Trendelenburg-Test befürwortet. Als funktionellen Test empfehlen die Autoren den Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR). Für die Therapie von BGS deutet die vorhandene Evidenz auf die gute Wirksamkeit eines individuellen Trainingsprogramms hin, welches mit der Aktivierung und Kontrolle der lokalen, tiefen lumbalen Muskelsysteme beginnen und darauf folgend auch die oberflächlichen Muskeln in dynamischen Übungen mit einschließen sollte.

Schlussfolgerung: Der Großteil der aufgeführten Evidenz für oder gegen eine bestimmte Form der Therapie oder einen spezifischen diagnostischen Test ist noch unzureichend. Daher empfehlen die Autoren weiterführende Forschung zur Diagnose und Therapie von BGS, um die vorhandene Evidenz zu unterstützen.

Abstract

Background: Pelvic girdle pain is a common special form of back pain. The sacroiliac joint and to a lesser extent the pubic symphysis can cause pelvic girdle pain. Correlation with a suboptimal stability of the pelvic girdle seems to be evident.

Objective: This article is a commented summary of the original English text of the European guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of pelvic girdle pain. It gives an overview of the etiology, epidemiology and risk factors of pelvic girdle pain, the pelvic girdle’s anatomy and biomechanics as well as the evidence-based diagnosis and therapy.

Method: An extensive literature study was performed in order to round up the existing evidence of the diagnosis and therapy of pelvic girdle pain.

Result: For the diagnosis of pelvic girdle pain pain provocation tests showed the best validity and reliability. For the investigation of the sacroiliac joint the posterior pelvic pain provocation test (P4), Patrick’s faber test, palpation of the long dorsal ligament of the sacroiliac joint and the Gaenslen test are recommended. Concerning the investigation of the symphysis palpation and a modified Trendelenburg test are suggested. As functional test the authors recommend the active straight leg raise test (ASLR). In view of pelvic girdle pain therapy the existing evidence indicates a positive effectiveness of an individual exercise programme which should begin with activation and control of the local lower lumbar muscle system followed by dynamic exercises of the superficial muscles.

Conclusion: Most of the evidence in favour or against a certain intervention or a specific diagnostic test is still insufficient. The authors therefore postulate further research concerning diagnosis and therapy of pelvic girdle pain in order to support the existing evidence.

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Axel Schäfer, PT, MManipTher

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