Publications by authors named "Jillianne Cook"
Introduction: Professional ballet dancers load their hips in extreme ranges of motion and commonly report hip pain. Evaluating gluteal muscle size and quality may help guide exercise programs. Objectives of this study were to compare gluteal muscle size and quality (fatty infiltration) in ballet dancers compared to athletes; and to investigate the relationship between gluteal muscle size and quality, and reports of hip-related pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) presents as localised lower buttock pain with tasks such as squatting and sitting. It is a condition that occurs at all ages and levels of sporting participation and can cause disability with sport, work, and activities of daily living. This paper details a pilot trial protocol for investigating the effectiveness of individualised physiotherapy compared to extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on pain and strength in people with PHT.
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- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) commonly affects postmenopausal women, and this study investigates the potential benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and exercise on tendon pain and function in this population.* -
- In a randomized controlled trial with 132 participants, those receiving MHT alongside tendon-specific exercises showed significant improvements in tendon function (measured by the VISA-G scale) compared to those on placebo, particularly after 12 and 52 weeks.* -
- Results indicated that both MHT and education about gluteal tendon management were effective, and outcomes varied based on the participants' Body Mass Index (BMI), suggesting tailored approaches may be beneficial for different individuals.*
Background: It is unknown how and when the proximal attachment of the patellar tendon matures; puberty may be key in ensuring normal tendon formation. The aim of this study was to investigate the features of the proximal patellar tendon attachment at different stages of skeletal maturity, to help gain an understanding of how and when the tendon attachment matures.
Methods: Sixty adolescent elite ballet students (ages 11-18) and eight mature adults participated.
Patellar tendon injury, a chronic overuse injury characterised by pain during tendon loading, is common in volleyball players and may profoundly restrict their ability to compete. This cross-sectional study investigated the association between performance factors and the presence of patellar tendon injury. These performance factors (sit and reach flexibility, ankle dorsiflexion range, jump height, ankle plantarflexor strength, years of volleyball competition and activity level) were measured in 113 male and female volleyball players.
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