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Melinda M Franettovich Smith

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McKay M, Weber 2nd K, Wesselink E, Smith Z, Abbott R, Anderson D, et al.
J Imaging . 2024 Nov; 10(11). PMID: 39590726
Disorders affecting the neurological and musculoskeletal systems represent international health priorities. A significant impediment to progress in trials of new therapies is the absence of responsive, objective, and valid outcome...
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Smith M, Vuvan V, Collins N, Franettovich Smith M, Costa N, Southern Z, et al.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract . 2024 Sep; 74:103169. PMID: 39241692
Background: Unlike hip and knee OA, there is little evidence to guide the management of ankle osteoarthritis (OA) and there are no clinical guidelines for ankle OA. Regardless of the...
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Smith M, Vuvan V, Collins N, Hunter D, Costa N, Franettovich Smith M, et al.
J Foot Ankle Res . 2023 Oct; 16(1):72. PMID: 37858226
Background: Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a serious problem with high associated pain and disability. While education and exercise are recommended for the initial management of OA, this has not been...
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Low T, Mendis M, Franettovich Smith M, Hides J, Leung F
Phys Ther Sport . 2023 Feb; 60:98-103. PMID: 36753830
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the association between size and symmetry of the lumbar multifidus muscle, and season injuries in adolescent rugby union players. Design: Prospective longitudinal cohort study....
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Smith N, Bourne M, Franettovich Smith M, Barrett R, Hides J
Phys Ther Sport . 2022 Jul; 57:11-16. PMID: 35842946
Objectives: Compare hamstring strength between Australian Football League (AFL) players with and without a prior hamstring injury and determine the effect of the number of previous hamstring injuries, time since...
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Franettovich Smith M, Mendis M, Weber 2nd K, Elliott J, Ho R, Wilkes M, et al.
J Biomech . 2022 Jun; 140:111164. PMID: 35661535
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to quantify intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition. Due to the high spatial resolution required to adequately capture the architecturally complex anatomy, manual...
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OSullivan I, da Costa N, Franettovich Smith M, Vicenzino B, Crossley K, Kamper S, et al.
J Foot Ankle Res . 2022 May; 15(1):37. PMID: 35578297
Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one-quarter of adolescents, yet there are few evidence-informed recommendations to treat PFP in this population. HAPPi Kneecaps! is a randomised, controlled, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel-group...
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Leung F, Mendis M, Franettovich Smith M, Rahmann A, Treleaven J, Hides J
Musculoskelet Sci Pract . 2021 Dec; 57:102492. PMID: 34922255
Background: The pathophysiology of concussion is complex. Altered sensorimotor function post-concussion may contribute to the wide range of symptoms and impairments reported. There is currently limited evidence documenting changes in...
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OSullivan I, Crossley K, Kamper S, van Middelkoop M, Vicenzino B, Franettovich Smith M, et al.
J Foot Ankle Res . 2021 Dec; 14(1):64. PMID: 34893092
Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one-third of adolescents and can persist into adulthood, negatively impacting health and quality of life. Foot orthoses are a recommended treatment for adults with PFP,...
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Smith N, Franettovich Smith M, Bourne M, Barrett R, Hides J
J Sports Sci . 2021 Jan; 39(12):1395-1401. PMID: 33508205
This study aimed to explore the association between hamstring strength, age and lower limb soft tissue injury history and subsequent hamstring injury among Australian Football League (AFL) players. This prospective...