145118 20260217205558.0 doi 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106347 sideral 139923 ART-2024-139923 eng López-de-Celis, Carlos Is the cadaveric model valid for examining orthopaedic manual therapy techniques? A cross-sectional comparative study in vivo and in vitro 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted Cadaveric models are sometimes used to test the effect of manual techniques. We have not found any studies comparing the effect of tibiotarsal joint distraction on cadaveric models versus live models for clinical use. The aim was to compare the effect on tibiotarsal joint distraction movement when applying three force magnitudes of tibiotarsal axial traction technique force between a cadaveric model and volunteers. In addition, to compare the magnitude of force applied between the cadaveric model and volunteers. Finally, to assess the reliability of applying the same magnitude of force in three magnitudes of tibiotarsal axial traction force. Methods A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted. Sixty ankle joints were in open-packed position and three magnitudes of tibiotarsal axial traction technique force were applied. Tibiotarsal joint distraction movement was measured with ultrasound. Findings No differences were found in applied force or tibiotarsal joint distraction between volunteers and cadavers in each magnitude of force (p > 0.05). The application of the technique showed moderate reliability for detecting low forces in both models. For medium and high force, it showed good reliability in the in vitro model and excellent reliability in the live model. Interpretation The amount of distraction produced in the tibiotarsal joint was similar in volunteers and cadavers. The cadaveric model is a valid model for testing and investigating orthopaedic manual therapy techniques. The force applied was similar in the two models. Medium and high force detection showed good reliability, while low force showed moderate. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by-nc-nd https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es 1.4 2024 ORTHOPEDICS 89 / 140 = 0.636 2024 Q3 T2 SPORT SCIENCES 86 / 134 = 0.642 2024 Q3 T2 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL 100 / 124 = 0.806 2024 Q4 T3 0.471 2024 Biophysics 2024 Q3 Sports Science 2024 Q3 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2024 Q3 2.8 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Rodríguez-Sanz, Jacobo Gassó-Villarejo, Segi Bueno-Gracia, Elena Canet-Vintró, Max Estébanez-de-Miguel, Elena Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-5161-7479 1006 413 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería Área Fisioterapia 120 (2024), 106347 [5 pp.] Clin. biomech. Clinical Biomechanics 0268-0033 2092922 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145118/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2418408 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145118/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:145118 articulos driver 2026-02-17-20:43:31 ARTICLE