Dr Melinda Smith

Lecturer

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

melinda.smith@uq.edu.au

Researcher biography

Dr Melinda Smith (nee Franettovich) is a Lecturer in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She also works as a Physiotherapist at Clem Jones Centre Physio & Rehab and delivers online and face to face professional development workshops for health professionals. Her research, teaching and clinical focus is lower limb musculoskeletal function and health, with a special interest in the foot and ankle. Melinda's aim is to enrich people's lives by facilitating physical activity and sport participation through improving the prevention, assessment and treatment of lower limb musculoskeletal pain and injury.

Her research publications extend across several areas including lower limb function, sports and running related injuries, taping, foot orthoses, footwear, measurement of foot posture and mobility, gait-retraining and musculoskeletal imaging. She has contributed to three book chapters including neuromuscular control of the foot and ankle, advances in magnetic resonance imaging, and sports medicine (foot). Melinda has presented her research at international and national conferences across several fields including Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Sports Medicine. The impact of her research in the clinical setting is evidenced by invitations from professional organisations, private practices and hospital departments to deliver professional development for their health professionals. Through her research she has collaborated with school, community and elite level sporting clubs and associations, physiotherapy private practices and footwear manufacturers. Melinda's mission is to conduct high quality, innovative research that engages with community and industry partners to deliver impactful outcomes.

Publications

Book Chapters (2)

Journal Articles (59)

Conference Papers (25)

Thesis (1)

Book Chapters

Abbott, Rebecca E., Cornwall, Jon, Crawford, Rebecca J., Martino, Enrico De, Elliott, James M., Galloway, Graham J., Hides, Julie A., Hoggarth, Mark A., McMahon, Katie L., McKay, Marnee J., Peek, Aimie L., Perraton, Zuzana, Reeve, Ashton, Sheldrick, Kyle, Seitz, Amee L., Semciw, Adam I., Smith, Andrew C., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Stone, Danielle, Walton, David M., Weber, Kenneth A. and Wesselink, Evert Onno (2024). Advances in magnetic resonance imaging measures. Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (pp. 184-198) edited by Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Christopher McCarthy, Chad E. Cook and Michele Sterling. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-8089-0.00029-X

Franettovich Smith, M.M., Vicenzino, B. and McPoil, T.G. (2019). The Foot and Ankle. Motorisk kontroll och inlärning Med inriktning på muskuloskeletal rehabilitering. (pp. 1-1) edited by Röijezon U. Lund, Sweden: Studentlitteratur.

Journal Articles

Zillmann, Christopher J., Collins, Natalie J., Vicenzino, Bill, Jansz, James J., Besomi, Manuela, Vuvan, Viana, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Rayner, Nicole and Smith, Michelle D. (2026). The reported characteristics of child and adolescent participants in research on non-traumatic anterior knee pain: a scoping review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 78 101896, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2026.101896

Fontes, J. Raquel, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Leung, Felix, Clifton, Vicki L., Hides, Julie and Mendis, M. Dilani (2026). Prevalence, Severity and Impact of Foot Pain in 419 Pregnant Participants: The Queensland Family Cohort Study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 19 (1) e70132. doi: 10.1002/jfa2.70132

Costa, Nathalia, Vicenzino, Bill, Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Southern, Zachary, Duffy, Tim, Downie, Alexander, Hunter, David J. and Smith, Michelle D. (2025). Exploring individuals’ perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial assessing a combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 79 103391, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103391

Hurn, Sheree E., Wholohan, Aaron J., Davies, Ainslie M., Mickle, Karen J. and Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. (2025). Muscle activity and postural sway during standing balance tasks in adults with hallux valgus reporting low levels of foot pain: a case-control study. Clinical Biomechanics, 128 106629. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.106629

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., van den Hoorn, Wolbert, van den Hoek, Adele, Kerr, Graham and Hurn, Sheree E. (2025). Immediate Effects of Footwear Design on In‐Shoe Plantar Pressures, Impact Forces and Comfort in Women With Plantar Heel Pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 18 (2) e70055, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/jfa2.70055

Smith, Michelle, Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Costa, Nathalia, Southern, Zachary, Duffy, Tim, Downie, Alex, Hunter, David J. and Vicenzino, Bill (2024). A combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 74 103169, 103169. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103169

Hides, Julie A., Leung, Felix, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Anning, Luke, Blanch, Peter and Mendis, M. Dilani (2024). Exploring relationships between size and function of trunk muscles, injuries and concussion in a professional rugby league team. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 7 (3), 311-321. doi: 10.1007/s42978-023-00258-5

Smith, Michelle D., Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Hunter, David J., Costa, Nathalia, Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich and Vicenzino, Bill (2023). Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 16 (1) 72. doi: 10.1186/s13047-023-00669-1

Low, Timothy C., Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Hides, Julie A. and Leung, Felix T. (2023). The association between size and symmetry of the lumbar multifidus muscle, and injuries in adolescent rugby union players. Physical Therapy in Sport, 60, 98-103. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.02.001

Smith, Nigel A., Bourne, Matthew N., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Barrett, Rod S. and Hides, Julie A. (2022). Nordic strength and history of hamstring injury in Australian Football League players. Physical Therapy in Sport, 57, 11-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.06.006

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, Weber, Kenneth A., Elliott, James M., Ho, Ray, Wilkes, Margot J. and Collins, Natalie J. (2022). Improving the measurement of intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition from high-field (7T) magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Biomechanics, 140 111164, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111164

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., da Costa, Nathalia Cordeiro, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Vicenzino, Bill, Crossley, Kay M., Kamper, Steven J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Menz, Hylton B., Tucker, Kylie, O’Leary, Karina T. and Collins, Natalie J. (2022). Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15 (1) 37, 37. doi: 10.1186/s13047-022-00537-4

Leung, Felix T., Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Rahmann, Ann, Treleaven, Julia and Hides, Julie A. (2021). Sensorimotor system changes in adolescent rugby players post-concussion: A prospective investigation from the subacute period through to return-to-sport. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 57 102492, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102492

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., Crossley, Kay M., Kamper, Steven J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Vicenzino, Bill, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Menz, Hylton B., Smith, Anne J., Tucker, Kylie, O’Leary, Karina T., Costa, Nathalia and Collins, Natalie J. (2021). HAPPi Kneecaps! A double-blind, randomised, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of sHoe inserts for adolescents with patellofemoral PaIn: phase II feasibility study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 14 (1) 64, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s13047-021-00498-0

Smith, Nigel A., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Bourne, Matthew N., Barrett, Rod S. and Hides, Julie A. (2021). A prospective study of risk factors for hamstring injury in Australian football league players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (12), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1875613

Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Elliott, James M., Al-Najjar, Aiman, Weber, Kenneth A., Hoggarth, Mark A., Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and Collins, Natalie J. (2021). New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 97, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03926-7

Schwab, Laura M., McGhee, Deirdre, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani and Hides, Julie (2020). Pre-season screening of the upper body and trunk in Australian football players: a prospective study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 46 (Spine 20 1 1995), 120-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.06.013

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., Crossley, Kay M., Kamper, Steven J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Vicenzino, Bill, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Menz, Hylton B., Smith, Anne J., Tucker, Kylie, O’Leary, Karina T. and Collins, Natalie J. (2020). HAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13 (1) 50, 50. doi: 10.1186/s13047-020-00417-9

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, Parker, Alexander, Grantham, Brittany, Stewart, Simon and Hides, Julie (2020). Injury surveillance of an Australian community netball club. Physical Therapy in Sport, 44, 41-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.04.004

Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Mendis, M. Dilani, Sexton, Margot J., Lavell, Sharni, Lemcke, Shane and Hides, Julie A. (2020). A Case Study: Does the Sonography reflect the clinical Assessment?. Manuelle Therapie, 24 (03), 127-137. doi: 10.1055/a-1178-3706

Hides, Julie A., Mendis, M. Dilani and Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich (2020). Sonography - from the research to the physiotherapy practice. Manuelle Therapie, 24 (03), 113-120. doi: 10.1055/a-1178-3786

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Collins, Natalie J., Mellor, Rebecca, Grimaldi, Alison, Elliott, James, Hoggarth, Mark, Weber Ii, Kenneth A. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Foot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): A protocol for a feasibility study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13 (1) 20, 20. doi: 10.1186/s13047-020-00384-1

Schwab, Laura M., McGrath, Tim, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, McGhee, Deirdre and Hides, Julie (2019). Mechanisms of traumatic injury to the shoulder girdle in the Australian Football League. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22 (9), 987-991. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.05.019

Schwab, Laura M., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, McGhee, Deirdre and Hides, Julie (2019). Injury reporting via SMS text messaging and online survey in community sport: a feasibility study. Translational Sports Medicine, 2 (6) tsm2.101, 351-357. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.101

Cronström, A., Ageberg, E., Franettovich Smith, M.M., Blackmore, T., Nae, J. and Creaby, M.W. (2019). Factors affecting knee abduction during weight-bearing activities in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Physical Therapy in Sport, 38, 8-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.04.006

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Hides, Julie A., Hodges, Paul W. and Collins, Natalie J. (2019). Intrinsic foot muscle size can be measured reliably in weight bearing using ultrasound imaging. Gait & Posture, 68, 369-374. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.12.012

Leung, Felix T., Rahmann, Ann, Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Sonsearay, Christine, Low Choy, Nancy and Hides, Julie A. (2019). Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in adolescent rugby union players with and without a history of concussion. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 39, 144-149. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.12.007

Creaby, Mark W., Le Rossignol, Scott, Conway, Zachary J., Ageberg, Eva, Sweeney, Matthew and Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. (2017). Frontal plane kinematics predict three-dimensional hip adduction during running. Physical Therapy in Sport, 27, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.05.005

Leung, Felix T., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Brown, Mark, Rahmann, Ann, Mendis, M. Dilani and Hides, Julie A. (2017). Epidemiology of injuries in Australian school level rugby union. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 (8), 740-744. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.03.006

Hides, Julie A., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, Treleaven, Julia, Rotstein, Andrew H., Sexton, Christopher T., Low Choy, Nancy and McCrory, Paul (2017). Self-reported concussion history and sensorimotor tests predict head/neck injuries. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (12), 2385-2393. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001372

Hides, Julie A., Walsh, Jazmin C., Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich and Mendis, M. Dilani (2017). Self-managed exercises, fitness and strength training, and multifidus muscle size in elite footballers. Journal of Athletic Training, 52 (7), 649-655. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-52.3.13

Hides, Julie A., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, M. Dilani, Smith, Nigel A., Cooper, Andrew J., Treleaven, Julia, Leung, Felix, Gardner, Andrew J., McCrory, Paul and Low Choy, Nancy L. (2017). A prospective investigation of changes in the sensorimotor system following sports concussion. An exploratory study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 29, 7-19. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.02.003

Creaby, Mark W., Honeywill, Conor, Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Schache, Anthony G. and Crossley, Kay M. (2017). Hip biomechanics are altered in male runners with achilles tendinopathy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (3), 549-554. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001126

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Bonacci, Jason, Mendis, M. Dilani, Christie, Craig, Rotstein, Andrew and Hides, Julie A. (2017). Gluteus medius activation during running is a risk factor for season hamstring injuries in elite footballers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 (2), 159-163. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.07.004

Townshend, Andrew D., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. and Creaby, Mark W. (2017). The energetic cost of gait retraining: a pilot study of the acute effect. Physical Therapy in Sport, 23, 113-117. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.010

Hides, Julie A., Oostenbroek, Tim, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. and Mendis, M. Dilani (2016). The effect of low back pain on trunk muscle size/function and hip strength in elite football (soccer) players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34 (24), 2303-2311. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1221526

Hides, Julie A., Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Miokovic, Tanja, Cooper, Andrew and Low Choy, Nancy (2016). Association between altered motor control of trunk muscles and head and neck injuries in elite footballers - an exploratory study. Manual Therapy, 24, 46-51. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.05.001

Creaby, Mark W. and Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. (2016). Retraining running gait to reduce tibial loads with clinician or accelerometry guided feedback. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19 (4), 288-292. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.05.003

Leung, Felix T., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. and Hides, Julie A. (2016). Injuries in Australian school-level rugby union. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35 (21), 1-5. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1255771

Hides, Julie A., Beall, Paula, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Stanton, Warren, Miokovic, Tanja and Richardson, Carolyn (2016). Activation of the hip adductor muscles varies during a simulated weight-bearing task. Physical Therapy in Sport, 17, 19-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.06.001

Neal, Bradley S., Griffiths, Ian B., Dowling, Geoffrey J., Murley, George S., Munteanu, Shannon E., Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Collins, Natalie J. and Barton, Christian J. (2014). Foot posture as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7 (55) 55. doi: 10.1186/s13047-014-0055-4

Dowling, Geoffrey J., Murley, George S., Munteanu, Shannon E., Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Neal, Bradley S., Griffiths, Ian B., Barton, Christian J. and Collins, Natalie J. (2014). Dynamic foot function as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: A systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7 (53) 53. doi: 10.1186/s13047-014-0053-6

Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Coates, Sonia S. and Creaby, Mark W. (2014). A comparison of rigid tape and exercise, elastic tape and exercise and exercise alone on pain and lower limb function in individuals with exercise related leg pain: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 15 (1) 328. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-328

Hides, Julie A., Stanton, Warren R., Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M. and Sexton, Margot J. (2014). Small multifidus muscle size predicts football injuries. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2 (6), 232596711453758. doi: 10.1177/2325967114537588

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Honeywill, Conor, Wyndow, Narelle, Crossley, Kay M. and Creaby, Mark W. (2014). Neuromotor control of gluteal muscles in runners with achilles tendinopathy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46 (3), 594-599. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000133

Franettovich, Melinda M., Murley, George S., David, Bianca S. and Bird, Adam R. (2012). A comparison of augmented low-Dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in adults with flat-arched foot posture. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15 (1), 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.05.009

Bonacci, J, Green, D, Saunders, PU, Franettovich, M, Blanch, P and Vicenzino, B (2011). Plyometric training as an intervention to correct altered neuromotor control during running after cycling in triathletes: A preliminary randomised controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport, 12 (1), 15-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2010.10.005

Franettovich, Melinda, Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Initial neuromotor and postural effects of augmented low-dye taping. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 3 (1), 21-28. doi: 10.3928/19425864-20100730-03

Bonacci, Jason, Green, Daniel, Saunders, Philo U., Blanch, Peter, Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew R. and Vicenzino, Bill (2010). Change in running kinematics after cycling are related to alterations in running economy in triathletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13 (4), 460-464. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.02.002

Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew R., Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2010). Altered neuromuscular control in individuals with exercise-related leg pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Excercise, 42 (3), 546-555. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181b64c62

Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew R., Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2010). Augmented low-Dye tape alters foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait in individuals with and without exercise related leg pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 3 (1 Article # 5) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-3-5

Franettovich, M, Chapman, A, Blanch, P and Vicenzino, B (2010). Continual use of augmented low-Dye taping increases arch height in standing but does not influence neuromotor control of gait. Gait & Posture, 31 (2), 247-250. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.10.015

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

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

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

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

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

Conference Papers

Smith, M., Hurn, S., Bonacci, J., Chicoine, D., Esculier, J., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2023). A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the effect of physical interventions on the intrinsic foot muscles. 2023 SMA Conference, Twin Waters, QLD Australia, 11-14 October 2023. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2023.08.149

Collins, N., Cordeiro da Costa, N., Crossley, K., Kamper, S., Menz, H., O’Leary, K., O’Sullivan, I., Smith, A., Smith, M., Tucker, K., van Middelkoop, M. and Vincenzino, B. (2021). Foot orthoses make for Happi kneecaps! of adolescents with patellofemoral pain: a mixed methods design including randomised feasibility trial. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.068

Franettovich Smith, M., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Intrinsic foot muscle atrophy in individuals with chronic plantar heel pain: a cross-sectional investigation using ultrasound imaging. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 23 – 26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.163

Franettovich Smith, M., Kelly, L., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Intrinsic foot muscle structure and function: Rethinking our approach to managing plantar heel pain. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 23 – 26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.063

Smith, N., Franettovich-Smith, M. and Hides, J. (2018). Relationship between muscle volume and eccentric hamstring strength in elite Australian Rules football players. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth WA Australia, 10th – 13th October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.080

Franettovich Smith, M., Vicenzino, B., Hides, J., Hodges, P. and Collins, N. (2018). Intrinsic foot muscle morphology, foot posture, pain and function in plantar heel pain: a preliminary investigation. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 10-13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.148

Hides, J., Mendis, D., Parker, A. and Smith, M. (2018). Injury surveillance in female community netball players. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth WA Australia, 10th – 13th October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.107

Leung, F., Mendis, D., Franettovich Smith, M., Rahmann, A. and Hides, J. (2018). Sensorimotor system changes in adolescent Rugby players post-concussion. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10-13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.160

Mendis, D., Franettovich Smith, M., Stewart, S. and Hides, J. (2018). Risk factors for injury in female community netball players: A prospective cohort study. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth WA Australia, 10th – 13th October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.142

Schwab, L., Franettovich-Smith, M., Mendis, D., McGhee, D. and Hides, J. (2018). A video analysis of mechanisms of shoulder injuries in elite Australian Rules football. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth WA Australia, 10th – 13th October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.116

Leung, Felix, Hides, Julie A., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, Dilani M., Smith, Nigel A., Cooper, Andrew J., Treleaven, Julia and Choy, Nancy Low (2017). Spinal control is related to concussion in professional footballers. 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany, October 2016. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097270.25

Franettovich Smith, M., Coates, S., Leung, F. and Creaby, M. (2015). A comparison of rigid and elastic anti-pronation taping on foot posture and mobility in females with exercise related leg pain. Be Active 2015, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 21-24 October 2015. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.12.435

Hides, Rotstein, A., Stanton, W., Mendis, M. D., Sexton, M., Franettovich Smith, M. and Christie, C. (2015). Relationship of low back pain with size of trunk muscles, spinal angles and injury in elite AFL players. Be Active 2015, -, 22- 24 October 2015. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.12.412

Dowling, G., Murley, G., Smith, M. Franettovich, Munteanu, S. and Collins, N. (2014). Dynamic foot function as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review. Be Active 2014, Canberra, ACT Australia, 15-18 October 2014. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.065

Honeywill, C., Creaby, M., Smith, M., Wyndow, N. and Crossley, K. (2012). Altered neuromotor control of the Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Maximus in male runners with Achilles Tendinopathy. Be Active 2012 , Sydney NSW Australia, 2012. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.156

LeRossignol, S., Ageberg, E., Smith, M. and Creaby, M. (2012). Medio-lateral knee position during knee flexion tests is predictive of hip kinematics during running. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW Australia, December 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.239

Neill, S., Creaby, M., Hides, J., Crowley, G. and Smith, M. (2012). The relationship between lumbar multifidus muscle function and performance on the single-leg squat task. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW Australia, December 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.815

Franettovich, M., Hides, J., Mendis, M. D. and Littleworth, H. (2011). Muscle imbalance among elite athletes. IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, Monaco, 7-11 April 2011. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2011.084038.109

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thesis

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.