The small movements registered support the theory of form and force closure in the sacroiliac joints. The self-locking mechanism that goes into effect when the pelvis is loaded in a one-leg standing position probably obstructs the movements in the sacroiliac joints. Therefore, the standing hip flexion test cannot be recommended as a diagnostic tool for evaluating joint motion in the sacroiliac joints.
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