Construct validity and reliability of a test for sacroiliac dysfunction: Downing test

Low back pain is the main cause of global disability, with 13 –30% of patients with low back pain reporting pain in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). One of the clinical tests available for assessing SIJ mobility is the Downing test. However, information about the reliability and validity of this test is scarce in the scientific literature.

Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 27, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rafael P. Ribeiro, Filipe G. Guerrero, Eduardo N. Camargo, Luiza R. Pivotto, Mateus A. Aimi, Cl áudia T. Candotti, Jefferson F. Loss Source Type: research