Publications by authors named "Madeline Hannington"

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  • The study examined how knee pain location and severity affect load tolerance during isometric knee extension in college basketball athletes.
  • Athletes with diffuse knee pain showed significantly lower load tolerance compared to those without pain, while those with focal pain had similar tolerances to pain-free athletes.
  • The findings suggest that clinicians should adjust isometric knee extension exercises based on pain location, particularly for athletes with diffuse pain.
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  • A study examined the prevalence and pain distribution of anterior knee pain (AKP) in 242 collegiate basketball players in Alberta, Canada, focusing on identifying pain locations and the occurrence of patellar tendinopathy.
  • Results showed that 60% of athletes reported pain during a specific test, with the majority experiencing diffuse pain rather than localized pain around the inferior pole of the patella.
  • Only a small percentage (8.7%) showed signs of patellar tendinopathy, indicating that while knee pain is common in this group, specific tendinopathy-related pain is less frequent.
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Objective: To report point prevalence of anterior knee pain (AKP) in adolescent athletes by (1) maturation status, (2) chronological age, (3) sex, and (4) primary sport.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Methods: Male and female participants aged 11-15 years were recruited from specialised sports programs for basketball, volleyball, Australian Rules Football and tennis.

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Objective: To estimate the pooled prevalence of, and factors associated with, the presence of patellar tendon abnormalities observed on imaging in people without symptoms.

Design: Systematic review with stratified meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Literature Search: We searched Embase, Scopus, MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science from 1980 to August 2020.

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  • The study aimed to estimate how common Achilles tendon abnormalities are in people without symptoms, using a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research.
  • The review included 91 studies encompassing over 10,000 limbs, revealing that the prevalence of these abnormalities can vary widely, from 0% to 80%, with factors like BMI, age, and physical activity levels impacting the findings.
  • Results indicate a significant variance in prevalence rates and suggest that older age, higher BMI, and being physically active may be linked to a higher occurrence of these tendon abnormalities.
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Objectives: To describe the prevalence and pain location of self-reported patellar tendinopathy and patellar tendon abnormality in a male elite basketball population.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: Pre-season tournament.

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