So far, these are the only tests which have withstood scientific scrutiny for the
assessment of load transfer through the pelvic girdle; its primary function. Therefore it
is still not possible to be totally evidence‐based in clinical practice if evidence‐based
means only using those tests which have withstood scientific scrutiny. However, what
does evidence‐based practice truly mean? Sackett et al (1997) defines evidence‐based
practice as the process of integrating the best research evidence available with both
clinical expertise and patient values. Clinical expertise and the models which evolve
from it are still necessary to bridge the gap between what we know scientifically and
what we need to know practically to treat patients with pelvic girdle pain.