Dear Ed,

My friend, i HAVE done your test.

Again, it is not new to me because i work on principles, not following what someone says to do.

I test the PSIS and sacrum to all sorts of tests (in addition to other landmarks as well) as a test of LOAD TRANSFER.

My interest is in the joint and whether it is well controlled.

I am sure i have written here and to you privately that the cases of a "stuck" Wikipedia reference-linkSIJ are rare and that motor control problems give the appearance of unlocking.

I too am frustrated by what people believe however have no fear - i am not dismissive of your claims, just critical - as all good scientists are my friend.

In your assertion that you have never seen a stuck SIJ, some logical conclusions result;

1. You are correct and there have not been any stuck SIJs come thru your clinic in all your years
2. You are incorrect and there HAVE been stuck SIJs but you have incorrectly assessed them

In addressing #1, there is nothing left to do - it would assume that your assessment of the SIJ is valid and reliable and correct. I believe you live here and truly believe this.

In addressing #2, i am not so sure you have fully considered all the possibilities...like
a. When you see the PSIS move superior to the sacrum - is it relative movement of the innominate compared to the sacrum or the whole pelvis rotating or twisting or simply a myofascial pull?
b. Your passion and emotions would beg the question...are you too close to your test to be objective? Honestly, you have addressed some scientific questions i have about the test but have you addressed the communication aspect? Insulting me and others certainly doesn't make me feel good about doing things for you or to even validate your test. However, i feel i understand you better than that which is why i have kept communication lines open...how many people have you found that have been as generous towards you as i have? It is not just because i have taken the time to be nice but perhaps your communication style puts people off...

Please consider...

thanks