Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. A roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis.

T Tullberg, S Blomberg, B Branth, R Johnsson

May 1998

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions focus on validating the study’s conclusion that manipulation does not alter sacroiliac joint position, with posts emphasizing that clinical improvements are not due to joint movement. The tone and word choices such as 'fact' and 'confirmed' reflect strong agreement and a scientific attitude, indicating a consensus on the study's significance.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions agree with the study, emphasizing that manipulation does not change joint position, as shown by references to the research findings.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Posts show moderate interest, primarily focusing on confirming the study’s results and discussing their implications.

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Engagement
 High engagement

Several posts delve into the methodology and practical implications, indicating thoughtful engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

While some recognize the study’s significance in debunking common beliefs, the overall impact on practice seems acknowledged but not transformative for all users.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Bluesky

1 Posts

Facebook

5 Posts

Twitter

23 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

1,665

Total Likes

171

Extended Reach

113,887

Social Features

31

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  • Aaron Boyum
    @aaronjboyum (Twitter)

    RT @Retlouping: Fact YOU can not alter the position of the SI joint by manipulation, you just can’t. Study here https://t.co/JTEeDFFbfw htt…
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    May 8, 2025

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  • David Poulter
    @retlouping.bsky.social (Bluesky)

    Study link here pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9615363/
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    November 29, 2024

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  • Frustrated PT
    @frustrated_pt (Twitter)

    https://t.co/O83Fj0o10H
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    June 4, 2023

  • Ina Diener
    @InaDiener (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 11, 2022

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  • Levi
    @leviijames (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • Marc Surdyka
    @MarcSurdyka (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • Firmansyah Purwanto
    @MovementPainPT (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • Ashish Dev Gera (he/him/his)
    @gera_dev30 (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • Prof Tomohiko Nishigami
    @t_nishi_t (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • Menno Franken
    @MennoFranken (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • B2B Sports Rehab
    @ArronBenstead (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 10, 2022

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  • ß-αηтнσηу
    @ty_Ibk (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 9, 2022

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  • Adam Dobson
    @adamdobson123 (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 9, 2022

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  • E. Nicolás Sepúlveda
    @elNicodenuevo (Twitter)

    RT @E3Rehab: "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of th…
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    September 9, 2022

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  • E3Rehab
    @E3Rehab (Twitter)

    "Manipulation of the SIJ normalized different types of clinical test results but was not accompanied by altered position of the sacroiliac joint, according to roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis. Therefore, the positional test results were not valid." https://t.co/e4XrfoeOQ9
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    September 9, 2022

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  • John Nykiforuk
    @john_nykiforuk (Twitter)

    RT @Retlouping: Fact YOU can not alter the position of the SI joint by manipulation, you just can’t. Study here https://t.co/JTEeDFFbfw htt…
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    May 11, 2022

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  • Jeff Bridges
    @JeffBri50092279 (Twitter)

    RT @Retlouping: Fact YOU can not alter the position of the SI joint by manipulation, you just can’t. Study here https://t.co/JTEeDFFbfw htt…
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    December 19, 2021

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  • ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
    @Retlouping (Twitter)

    Fact YOU can not alter the position of the SI joint by manipulation, you just can’t. Study here https://t.co/JTEeDFFbfw https://t.co/VJ1wLhCdIV
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  • 猫整体　キュベレイ
    @cybele_nakano (Twitter)

    @BikkuriSeitai 仙腸関節がわずかな可動性があるのは知っています。 ただそれが、手技で可動性が変化するのか？ 位置関係が変化するのか？ は、別物だと思いますので、そこら辺の根拠を探しております。 ちと古い研究ですが DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199805150-00010
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    September 19, 2021

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  • Lau Saugman
    @LSaugman (Twitter)

    We say that manual therapy (HVLA, mobilisations) does not alter joint positions. I can only find evidence from SI-joint: https://t.co/Q9Lev9aEb3 - do we have research regarding columna? @Retlouping @PaulBliton @JoelBialosky
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    February 14, 2021

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  • Chandler Bolles
    @BollesChandler (Twitter)

    @Retlouping Moreover, this has been well investigated years ago! https://t.co/APxuC2brOE
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    December 12, 2020

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  • Gus de la Querra
    @GusDeLaQuerra (Twitter)

    Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. https://t.co/2tTdgVeBxW
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    April 10, 2019

  • Thorsten Fischer
    @FDMtherapy (Twitter)

    RT @MTOnline3: Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. https://t.co/uRxkgxsBLw
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    March 23, 2019

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  • MTOnline
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    Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. https://t.co/uRxkgxsBLw
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    March 21, 2019

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Manipulation of the sacroiliac joint does not change its actual position, as shown by roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis, even though clinical tests may appear to improve afterward.
  • The study found that while positional clinical tests for sacroiliac joint dysfunction often normalized after manipulation, these tests are not valid indicators of real joint position changes since no actual movement was detected.
  • The findings suggest that the perceived benefits of sacroiliac joint manipulation may not stem from correcting joint subluxation, indicating a need for further research into how manipulation affects soft tissues rather than joint position itself.]