May 1998 PMID 9615363

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

T Tullberg, S Blomberg, B Branth, R Johnsson

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Peak: 12 in Sep 2022
across 4 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementStrong agreement

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

InterestModerate interest

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

EngagementHigh engagement

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

ImpactModerate 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.

Abstract in brief

  • 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.]

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E3Rehab
@E3Rehab · X

"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

Sep 9, 2022 · 71 likes · 11 shares · 17,433 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

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

Dec 19, 2021 · 34 likes · 3 shares · 26,413 followers View post →
猫整体 キュベレイ
@cybele_nakano · X

@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

Sep 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 44,149 followers View post →
Chandler Bolles
@BollesChandler · X

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

Dec 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 307 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

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

Feb 14, 2021 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
MTOnline
@MTOnline3 · X

Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. https://t.co/uRxkgxsBLw

Mar 21, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 74 followers View post →

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Aaron Boyum
@aaronjboyum · X

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…

May 8, 2025 · 3 shares · 304 followers View post →
David Poulter
@retlouping.bsky.social · Bluesky

Study link here pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9615363/

Nov 29, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Frustrated PT
@frustrated_pt · X

https://t.co/O83Fj0o10H

Jun 4, 2023 · 6 followers View post →
Ina Diener
@InaDiener · X

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

Sep 11, 2022 · 11 shares · 894 followers View post →
Levi
@leviijames · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 326 followers View post →
Marc Surdyka
@MarcSurdyka · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,724 followers View post →
Firmansyah Purwanto
@MovementPainPT · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,289 followers View post →
Ashish Dev Gera (he/him/his)
@gera_dev30 · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 386 followers View post →
Prof Tomohiko Nishigami
@t_nishi_t · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,395 followers View post →
Menno Franken
@MennoFranken · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 122 followers View post →
B2B Sports Rehab
@ArronBenstead · X

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

Sep 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,232 followers View post →
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@ty_Ibk · X

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

Sep 9, 2022 · 11 shares · 793 followers View post →
Adam Dobson
@adamdobson123 · X

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

Sep 9, 2022 · 11 shares · 12,825 followers View post →
E. Nicolás Sepúlveda
@elNicodenuevo · X

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

Sep 9, 2022 · 11 shares · 712 followers View post →
E3Rehab
@E3Rehab · X

"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

Sep 9, 2022 · 71 likes · 11 shares · 17,433 followers View post →
John Nykiforuk
@john_nykiforuk · X

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…

May 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 389 followers View post →
Jeff Bridges
@JeffBri50092279 · X

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…

Dec 19, 2021 · 3 shares · 9 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

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

Dec 19, 2021 · 34 likes · 3 shares · 26,413 followers View post →
猫整体 キュベレイ
@cybele_nakano · X

@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

Sep 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 44,149 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

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

Feb 14, 2021 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Chandler Bolles
@BollesChandler · X

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

Dec 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 307 followers View post →
Gus de la Querra
@GusDeLaQuerra · X

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

Apr 10, 2019 · 277 followers View post →
Thorsten Fischer
@FDMtherapy · X

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

Mar 23, 2019 · 1 share · 678 followers View post →
MTOnline
@MTOnline3 · X

Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint. https://t.co/uRxkgxsBLw

Mar 21, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 74 followers View post →
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