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The effect of tackling on shoulder joint positioning sense in semi-professional rugby players (2013)
Journal Article
Morgan, R., & Herrington, L. (2014). The effect of tackling on shoulder joint positioning sense in semi-professional rugby players. Physical Therapy in Sport, 15(3), 176-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.10.003

Objective: To assess the effect of a tackling task replicating the force magnitudes and directions seen in a competitive game or training session, on a players shoulder joint position sense. Design: Repeated measures design. Setting: Field based. Par... Read More about The effect of tackling on shoulder joint positioning sense in semi-professional rugby players.

Task based rehabilitation protocol for elite athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : A clinical commentary (2013)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., Myer, G., & Horsley, I. (2013). Task based rehabilitation protocol for elite athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : A clinical commentary. Physical Therapy in Sport, 14(4), 188-198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.08.001

Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common and devastating knee injuries sustained whilst participating in sport. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) remains the standard approach for athletes who aim to return to high level sporting... Read More about Task based rehabilitation protocol for elite athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : A clinical commentary.

The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance (2013)
Journal Article
Amin, D., & Herrington, L. (2014). The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance. Gait & Posture, 39(2), 718-722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.10.004

Background The role that the ankle's physiological characteristics play in maintaining balance during quiet stance has been well documented. However, the role of the ankle in maintaining balance during more challenging conditions is questionable. As... Read More about The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance.

Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus (2013)
Journal Article
Lloyd, R., Faigenbaum, A., Stone, M., Oliver, J., Jeffreys, L., Moody, J., …Myer, G. (2013). Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 498-505. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092952

The current manuscript has been adapted from the official position statement of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association on youth resistance training. It has subsequently been reviewed and endorsed by leading professional organisations within the... Read More about Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus.

Intra and inter-tester reliability of the tuck jump assessment (2013)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., Myer, G., & Munro, A. (2013). Intra and inter-tester reliability of the tuck jump assessment. Physical Therapy in Sport, 14(3), 152-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.05.005

Objective: To assess the inter-tester and intra-tester reliability of the tuck jump test. Design: Repeated measures. Setting: University Human Performance laboratory. Participants: Five male and five female athletes undertook the tuck jump t... Read More about Intra and inter-tester reliability of the tuck jump assessment.

Does the change in Q angle magnitude in unilateral stance differ when comparing asymptomatic individuals to those with patellofemoral pain? (2013)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2013). Does the change in Q angle magnitude in unilateral stance differ when comparing asymptomatic individuals to those with patellofemoral pain?. Physical Therapy in Sport, 14(2), 94-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.008

Objective: To determine if Q angle changes in magnitude from bilateral stance when compared to unilateral stance and then if they are significantly different changes related to the presence of patellofemoral joint pain. Design: Observational corre... Read More about Does the change in Q angle magnitude in unilateral stance differ when comparing asymptomatic individuals to those with patellofemoral pain?.

Effect of a six-week combined hip and knee neuromuscular exercise programme on joint loading and muscle co-contraction in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis (2013)
Journal Article
Al-Khlaifat, L., Herrington, L., Hammond, A., & Jones, R. (2013). Effect of a six-week combined hip and knee neuromuscular exercise programme on joint loading and muscle co-contraction in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 21(Sup.), S98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.02.209

Purpose: Medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a mechanical condition affected by the amount of load on the knee joint. This load is determined by the magnitude of the external knee adduction moment (EKAM). Moreover, increased muscle co-contraction of t... Read More about Effect of a six-week combined hip and knee neuromuscular exercise programme on joint loading and muscle co-contraction in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis.

Effects of latissimus dorsi length on shoulder flexion in canoeists, swimmers, rugby players, and controls (2013)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., & Horsley, I. (2014). Effects of latissimus dorsi length on shoulder flexion in canoeists, swimmers, rugby players, and controls. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 3(1), 60-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2013.01.004

Background: Shoulder flexion requires an optimal length of the latissimus dorsi muscle in order to allow full lateral rotation of the humerus and upward scapular rotation. If shoulder flexion (in an externally rotated position) is restricted, this ma... Read More about Effects of latissimus dorsi length on shoulder flexion in canoeists, swimmers, rugby players, and controls.

Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients (2013)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2013). Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 22, 27-32

Context: A valgus position of the knee on functional loading tasks has been reported to be associated with patellofemoral-joint pain. Training programs to reduce knee valgus have been shown to be effective but take time. It would appear logical to us... Read More about Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients.

Comparison of landing knee valgus angle between female basketball and football athletes: Possible implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury rates (2012)
Journal Article
Munro, A., Herrington, L., & Comfort, P. (2012). Comparison of landing knee valgus angle between female basketball and football athletes: Possible implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury rates. Physical Therapy in Sport, 13(4), 259-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.01.005

Objective To evaluate landing strategies of female football and basketball athletes with relation to possible injury mechanisms and disparity in injury. Design Descriptive laboratory study. Participants 52 female football players and 41 fema... Read More about Comparison of landing knee valgus angle between female basketball and football athletes: Possible implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury rates.

Reliability of two-dimensional video assessment of frontal plane dynamic knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks (2012)
Journal Article
Munro, A., Herrington, L., & Carolan, M. (2012). Reliability of two-dimensional video assessment of frontal plane dynamic knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 21(1), 7-11

Context: Two-dimensional (2D) video analysis of frontal-plane dynamic knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks has been purported to identify individuals who may be at high risk of suffering knee injuries such as anterior cruciate ligamen... Read More about Reliability of two-dimensional video assessment of frontal plane dynamic knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks.

Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test (2011)
Journal Article
Munro, A., & Herrington, L. (2011). Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(5), 1470-1477. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d83335

The purposes of this study were firstly to investigate whether learning affects were present in the administration of 4 hop tests and the Agility T-test and secondly to assess the between-session reliability of these tests. Twentytwo recreational ath... Read More about Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test.

Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population (2011)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2011). Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population. Manual Therapy, 16(6), 646-648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2011.04.006

In clinical practice the degree of pelvictilt is commonly assessed because of its reported relationship to pelvic, spinal and lower limb pathologies. There is little normative data presented within the literature establishing typical findings within... Read More about Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population.

Between-session reliability of the star excursion balance test (2010)
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Munro, A., & Herrington, L. (2010). Between-session reliability of the star excursion balance test. Physical Therapy in Sport, 11(4), 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2010.07.002

Objective: To assess the learning effect, testeretest reliability and measurement error associated with the SEBT. Design: Repeated-measures study. Setting: Controlled university laboratory environment. Participants: Twenty-two healthy recreationa... Read More about Between-session reliability of the star excursion balance test.

Drop jump landing knee valgus angle; normative data in a physically active population (2010)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., & Munro, A. (2010). Drop jump landing knee valgus angle; normative data in a physically active population. Physical Therapy in Sport, 11(2), 56-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.11.004

Objective: Establish normative values for knee valgus angle during drop jump and step landings. Design: Observational. Setting: University biomechanics laboratory. Participants: 100 physically active asymptomatic individuals (50 male, 50 female) a... Read More about Drop jump landing knee valgus angle; normative data in a physically active population.

Evaluation of shoulder joint position sense in both asymptomatic and rehabilitated professional rugby players and matched controls (2010)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., Horsley, I., & Rolf, C. (2010). Evaluation of shoulder joint position sense in both asymptomatic and rehabilitated professional rugby players and matched controls. Physical Therapy in Sport, 11(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.10.001

Objective: To assess if joint position sense (JPS) in the shoulder differed between un-injured rugby players, matched control subjects and previously injured rehabilitated rugby players. Design: Mixed design. Setting: University biomechanics labora... Read More about Evaluation of shoulder joint position sense in both asymptomatic and rehabilitated professional rugby players and matched controls.

The effects of 4 weeks of jump training on landing knee valgus and crossover hop performance in female basketball players (2010)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2010). The effects of 4 weeks of jump training on landing knee valgus and crossover hop performance in female basketball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(12), 3427-3432. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181c1fcd8

Female basketball players would appear particularly prone to knee injuries. These injuries have been associated with the nature of the sport, but more specifically with the particular movement strategies adopted. A valgus or abducted position of the... Read More about The effects of 4 weeks of jump training on landing knee valgus and crossover hop performance in female basketball players.

Does a SLAP lesion affect shoulder muscle recruitment as measured by EMG activity during a rugby tackle? (2010)
Journal Article
Horsley, I., Herrington, L., & Rolf, C. (2010). Does a SLAP lesion affect shoulder muscle recruitment as measured by EMG activity during a rugby tackle?. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 5(1), 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-5-12

Background: The study objective was to assess the influence of a SLAP lesion on onset of EMG activity in shoulder muscles during a front on rugby football tackle within professional rugby players. Methods: Mixed cross-sectional study evaluating betw... Read More about Does a SLAP lesion affect shoulder muscle recruitment as measured by EMG activity during a rugby tackle?.

The effect of patellar taping on patella position using ultrasound scanning (2010)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2010). The effect of patellar taping on patella position using ultrasound scanning. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 17, 132-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2009.07.011

Previous research into the effect of patellar taping has found conflicting results and when studies have found positive findings these effects appear to be negated by exercise. The purpose of this study was to re-examine the effect of patellar tapi... Read More about The effect of patellar taping on patella position using ultrasound scanning.