How to self-test for self-governance in anterior pelvic tilt

Anterior pelvic tilt is a physiological state in which the pelvis rotates forward and deviates. Self-examination can be based on the method of leaning against the wall for anterior pelvic tilt, and touching the positional relationship between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis; it can be treated through rehabilitation training. 1. Self-examination (1) Self-test of anterior pelvic tilt against the wall: stand against the wall, with your head, back, buttocks, heels and other parts of your body pressed against the wall. Normally, the distance between your waist and the wall is the palm of your hand, and if the distance can be passed through your fist, then anterior pelvic tilt is likely to exist. (2) Touching the positional relationship between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis: Standing on a flat surface, one hand touches the anterior superior iliac spine, i.e., the most prominent bone on both sides of the pelvis, and the other touches the pubic symphysis, i.e., the bony position of about one palm directly below the navel, to determine the positional relationship between the two, and if the anterior superior iliac spine is more anteriorly positioned on the flat surface, anterior pelvic tilt is likely to be present. (3) Thomas test: lie on the side of the bed, with the back close to the bed, bend the left leg and keep the leg below the knee to pull the leg into the chest, and observe that if the right leg appears to be significantly higher than the bed or the calf is straightened, there may be anterior pelvic tilt. 2. Rehabilitation. Including relaxing the muscle groups that make the pelvis anteriorly tilted, such as pulling the rectus femoris muscle and iliopsoas muscle on the anterior side of the thigh through lunge; strengthening the muscle groups that make the pelvis posteriorly tilted, such as gluteal bridge, plate support training, and so on. It is important to note that self-testing methods can only help in the initial judgment, and if a definite diagnosis is needed, a formal clinical assessment should be conducted after consultation; rehabilitation training also needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.