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Improving single-legged-squat performance : comparing 2 training methods with potential implications for injury prevention (2015)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., & Dawson, S. (2015). Improving single-legged-squat performance : comparing 2 training methods with potential implications for injury prevention. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(9), 921-929. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.9.03

CONTEXT: Poor dynamic limb alignment during loading tasks has links to the development of knee injuries, including patellofemoral pain and anterior cruciate ligament injury. Therefore, modalities to improve limb alignment during loading tasks are... Read More about Improving single-legged-squat performance : comparing 2 training methods with potential implications for injury prevention.

Acromio-humeral distance in athletes’ shoulders (2015)
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Mackenzie, T., Herrington, L., Horsley, I., & Cools, A. (2015). Acromio-humeral distance in athletes’ shoulders. Annals of sports medicine and research, 2(7), 1042

Preservation of the acromio-humeral distance in athletes is important to prevent impingement of the rotator cuff tendons in the subacromial space. It is hypothesised that during arm abduction, the acromio-humeral distance is maintained in the athle... Read More about Acromio-humeral distance in athletes’ shoulders.

Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon (2015)
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Mackenzie, T., Butler, D., Funk, L., & Herrington, L. (2015). Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 9(3), 90. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-6042.161444

Context: It is common for swimmers to suffer shoulder injuries resulting in a wealth of research focusing on the causes and types of injury. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding current management for shoulder injuries in swimmers. Aims: T... Read More about Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon.

Acromiohumeral distance during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in healthy participants (2015)
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Mackenzie, T., Bdaiwi, A., Herrington, L., Horsley, I., & Cools, A. (2015). Acromiohumeral distance during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in healthy participants. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(7), 713-718. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.4.03

Key Points • Acromiohumeral distance increased during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius muscle, serratus anterior muscle, and combined lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles. • The increase in acromiohumeral... Read More about Acromiohumeral distance during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in healthy participants.

Technique determinants of knee joint loads during cutting in female soccer players (2015)
Journal Article
cutting in female soccer players. Human Movement Science, 42, 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2015.05.004

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between technique characteristics and knee abduction moments during 90° cuts. A cross sectional design involving 26 elite and sub-elite female soccer players (mean ± SD; age: 21 ± 3.2 years,... Read More about Technique determinants of knee joint loads during cutting in female soccer players.

An evidence-based review of current perceptions with regard to the subacromial space in shoulder impingement syndromes : is it important and what influences it? (2015)
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Mackenzie, T., Herrington, L., Horsley, I., & cools, A. (2015). An evidence-based review of current perceptions with regard to the subacromial space in shoulder impingement syndromes : is it important and what influences it?. Clinical Biomechanics, 30(7), 641-648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.06.001

Background: Reduction of the subacromial space as a mechanism in the etiology of shoulder impingement syndromes is debated. Although a reduction in this space is associated with shoulder impingement syndromes, it is unclear if this observation is c... Read More about An evidence-based review of current perceptions with regard to the subacromial space in shoulder impingement syndromes : is it important and what influences it?.

The effectiveness of an exercise programme on knee loading, muscle co-contraction, and pain in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : A pilot study (2015)
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Al-Khlaifat, L., Herrington, L., Hammond, A., Tyson, S., & Jones, R. (2016). The effectiveness of an exercise programme on knee loading, muscle co-contraction, and pain in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : A pilot study. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 23(1), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2015.03.014

Background: Knee loading, muscle co-contraction, and pain are increased in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Exercises decreased pain in knee OA, yet OA is a mechanical disease and biomechanical changes need to be explored as well. Therefore, this study ai... Read More about The effectiveness of an exercise programme on knee loading, muscle co-contraction, and pain in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis : A pilot study.

A preliminary study into the effect of jumping–landing training and strength training on frontal plane projection angle (2015)
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Herrington, L., Munro, A., & Comfort, P. (2015). A preliminary study into the effect of jumping–landing training and strength training on frontal plane projection angle. Manual Therapy, 20(5), 680-685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2015.04.009

The presence of increased knee valgus angles during functional tasks has been associated with a range of knee pathologies. A number of different exercise interventions have been undertaken to improve knee alignment during functional tasks. The most s... Read More about A preliminary study into the effect of jumping–landing training and strength training on frontal plane projection angle.

The consistency of knee kinematic, kinetic, and ground reaction force variables collected during running and cutting manoeuvres (2014)
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Alenezi, F., Herrington, L., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2014). The consistency of knee kinematic, kinetic, and ground reaction force variables collected during running and cutting manoeuvres. Gait and Posture, 39S,

Introduction: Abnormal biomechanics during sports activities can lead to increased joint-reaction forces, an increased valgus angle and increased load at the knee. The majority of studies that assess lower-limb biomechanics commonly use 3D motion... Read More about The consistency of knee kinematic, kinetic, and ground reaction force variables collected during running and cutting manoeuvres.

Electromyographic analysis of shoulder muscles during press-up variations and progressions (2014)
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Herrington, L., Waterman, R., & Smith, L. (2015). Electromyographic analysis of shoulder muscles during press-up variations and progressions. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 25(1), 100-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.10.002

Due to the versatility of the press-up it is a popular upper extremity strengthening and rehabilitation exercise. Press-up programmes are often progressed by increasing weight-bearing load and using unstable bases of support. Despite the popularity... Read More about Electromyographic analysis of shoulder muscles during press-up variations and progressions.

The reliability of biomechanical variables collected during single leg squat and landing tasks (2014)
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Alenezi, F., Herrington, L., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2014). The reliability of biomechanical variables collected during single leg squat and landing tasks. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 24(5), 718-721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.07.007

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the within- and between-day reliability of lower limb biomechanical variables collected during single leg squat (SLS) and single leg landing (SLL) tasks. Methods: 15 recreational athletes took... Read More about The reliability of biomechanical variables collected during single leg squat and landing tasks.

Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’? (2014)
Journal Article
Jones, P., Herrington, L., Munro, A., & Graham-Smith, P. (2014). Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’?. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(9), 2095-2102. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514539446

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major problem amongst female athletes. Screening for ACL injury risk tends to focus on landing tasks, which may be limited in sports where changing direction is the main action involved in n... Read More about Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’?.

The effect of videotape augmented feedback on drop jump landing strategy : implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury prevention (2014)
Journal Article
Munro, A., & Herrington, L. (2014). The effect of videotape augmented feedback on drop jump landing strategy : implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury prevention. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 21(5), 891-895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2014.05.011

Background: Modification of high-risk movement strategies such as dynamic knee valgus is key to the reduction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patellofemoral joint (PFJ) injuries. Augmented feedback, which includes video and verbal feedback, c... Read More about The effect of videotape augmented feedback on drop jump landing strategy : implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury prevention.

The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running (2014)
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Atkin, K., Herrington, L., Alenezi, F., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2014). The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 563-563. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.10

BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional (2D) analysis of knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks such as SLS has been purported to identify individuals who may be at a high-risk of ACL injury. There is limited literature exploring the relationships be... Read More about The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running.

Relationships between lower limb biomechanics during single leg squat with running and cutting tasks: a preliminary investigation (2014)
Journal Article
Alenezi, F., Herrington, L., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2014). Relationships between lower limb biomechanics during single leg squat with running and cutting tasks: a preliminary investigation. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 560-561. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.3

BACKGROUND: The need to develop screening tests to find athletes who maybe predisposed to knee injuries is of prime importance in order to design individualised intervention programmes. Previous research has found 3D joint kinematics of the hip and k... Read More about Relationships between lower limb biomechanics during single leg squat with running and cutting tasks: a preliminary investigation.

The effect of hip abductor muscle fatigue on frontal plane knee projection angle during step landing (2014)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., & Ambegaonkar, J. (2014). The effect of hip abductor muscle fatigue on frontal plane knee projection angle during step landing. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 19(4), 38-43. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2014-0003

Context: A number of acute and overuse knee pathologies share a mechanism involving a poor dynamic alignment of the limb creating increased stress in the tissues. Inappropriate execution of a correct strategy during landing has been suggested to i... Read More about The effect of hip abductor muscle fatigue on frontal plane knee projection angle during step landing.

Shoulder joint position sense in injured and noninjured judo athletes (2013)
Journal Article
May Green, C., Comfort, P., & Herrington, L. (2013). Shoulder joint position sense in injured and noninjured judo athletes. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 18(2), 29-33. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.18.2.29

Context: A reduction in joint position sense (JPS) is sometimes a consequence of shoulder injury that may adversely affect the ability to maintain dynamic joint stability. Objective: To compare shoulder JPS between previously injured and noninju... Read More about Shoulder joint position sense in injured and noninjured judo athletes.

The effects of ACL injury on knee proprioception: A meta-analysis (2013)
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Relph, N., Herrington, L., & Tyson, S. (2014). The effects of ACL injury on knee proprioception: A meta-analysis. Physiotherapy, 100(3), 187-195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2013.11.002

Background It is suggested the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a significant role in knee proprioception, however, the effect of ACL injury on knee proprioception is unclear. Studies utilising the two most common measurement techniques, join... Read More about The effects of ACL injury on knee proprioception: A meta-analysis.

Cross cultural adaptation, reliability, internal consistency and validation of the Arabic version of the knee injury and osteoarthritis score (KOOS) for Egyptian people with knee injuries (2013)
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Almangoush, A., Herrington, L., Attia, I., Jones, R., Aldawoudy, A., Abdul Aziz, A., & Waley, A. (2013). Cross cultural adaptation, reliability, internal consistency and validation of the Arabic version of the knee injury and osteoarthritis score (KOOS) for Egyptian people with knee injuries. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 21(12), 1855-1864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.09.010

Objective: The objective of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Arabic version of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) among a sample from Egyptian populace. Methods: This version was obtained with forward/... Read More about Cross cultural adaptation, reliability, internal consistency and validation of the Arabic version of the knee injury and osteoarthritis score (KOOS) for Egyptian people with knee injuries.