Overview
Background
Dr Melinda (Franettovich) Smith is a physiotherapist and Lecturer in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has worked as a clinician, researcher and educator across several settings including private practice, universities, the Australian Institute of Sport, and sporting clubs at school, community and elite levels. Her research interests and publications extend across several areas including trunk and lower limb muscle function, sports and running related injuries, taping and foot orthoses, measurement of foot posture and mobility, gait-retraining and musculoskeletal imaging.
Availability
- Dr Melinda Smith is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2010
Conference Publication
Is plyometric training effective for correcting altered running neuromotor control post-cycling in triathletes?
Bonacci, J., Green, D., Saunders, P., Franettovich, M., Chapman, A., Blanch, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2010). Is plyometric training effective for correcting altered running neuromotor control post-cycling in triathletes?. 2010 Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport ''Hot topics in the tropics'', Port Douglas, QLD, Australia, 3-6 November 2010. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.633
2010
Conference Publication
Effect of augmented low-dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in young adults with flat-arched foot posture
David, B., Murley, G., Franettovich, M. and Bird, A. (2010). Effect of augmented low-dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in young adults with flat-arched foot posture. 2009 Australia Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Sixth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Be Active '09, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-17 October 2009. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.447
2010
Conference Publication
Does repeated application of augmented low-dye taping alter neuromotor control of lower limb gait or foot posture and mobility?
Franettovich, M., Chapman, A., Blanch, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2010). Does repeated application of augmented low-dye taping alter neuromotor control of lower limb gait or foot posture and mobility?. 2009 Australia Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Sixth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Be Active '09, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-17 October 2009. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.446
2010
Conference Publication
Repeated exposure does not alter the immediate effects of augmented low-dye taping on foot posture, foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait
Franettovich, M., Chapman, A., Blanch, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2010). Repeated exposure does not alter the immediate effects of augmented low-dye taping on foot posture, foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait. 2009 Australia Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Sixth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Be Active '09, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2009. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.448
2009
Other Outputs
Anti-pronation tape: Initial effects on neuromotor control of gait, foot posture and foot mobility and the influence of continual use
Franettovich, Melinda (2009). Anti-pronation tape: Initial effects on neuromotor control of gait, foot posture and foot mobility and the influence of continual use. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland.
2009
Conference Publication
A pilot investigation of muscle activation patterns in individuals with exercise-related leg pain compared to uninjured individuals
Blanch, R., Chapman, A., Franettovich, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). A pilot investigation of muscle activation patterns in individuals with exercise-related leg pain compared to uninjured individuals. ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.109
2008
Journal Article
A physiological and psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the literature
Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew, Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). A physiological and psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the literature. Sports Medicine, 38 (8), 617-631. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200838080-00001
2008
Journal Article
Tape that increases medial longitudinal arch height also reduces leg muscle activity: A preliminary study
Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Tape that increases medial longitudinal arch height also reduces leg muscle activity: A preliminary study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40 (4), 593-600. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e318162134f
2007
Journal Article
Differential Activation Of Medial And Lateral Hamstring Muscles In Loading Challenges : A Pilot Study 1615 Board #105 May 30 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Purdam, Craig, Chapman, Andrew R. and Franettovich, Melinda (2007). Differential Activation Of Medial And Lateral Hamstring Muscles In Loading Challenges : A Pilot Study 1615 Board #105 May 30 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39 (5), S255. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000273974.13541.1b
2007
Journal Article
The ability to predict dynamic foot posture from static measurements
Franettovich, MM, McPoil, TG, Russell, T, Skardoon, G and Vicenzino, B (2007). The ability to predict dynamic foot posture from static measurements. Journal of The American Podiatric Medical Association, 97 (2), 115-120. doi: 10.7547/0970115
2007
Conference Publication
Differential Activation Of Medial And Lateral Hamstring Muscles In Loading Challenges: A Pilot Study: 1615: Board #105
Purdam, Craig, Chapman, Andrew R. and Franettovich, Melinda (2007). Differential Activation Of Medial And Lateral Hamstring Muscles In Loading Challenges: A Pilot Study: 1615: Board #105. American College of Sports Medicine Conference, New Orleans, USA, 30-05-07 - 02-06-07.
2006
Conference Publication
A pilot study of the initial effects of anti-pronation taping on electromyographic activity of lower leg muscles during walking
Chapman, A., Franettovich, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2006). A pilot study of the initial effects of anti-pronation taping on electromyographic activity of lower leg muscles during walking. ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Fiji, 19–21 October 2006. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.12.078
2005
Journal Article
Initial effects of anti-pronation tape on the medial longitudinal arch during walking and running
Vicenzino, B., Franettovich, M., McPoil, T., Russell, T. and Skardoon, G. (2005). Initial effects of anti-pronation tape on the medial longitudinal arch during walking and running. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (12), 939-943. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.019158
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Adolescents with patellofemoral pain: Characteristics, preferences and footwear interventions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Associate Professor Natalie Collins, Dr Nathalia Costa
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Melinda Smith directly for media enquiries about:
- foot muscles
- foot pain
- heel pain
- running injuries
- shin pain
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