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Professor Jill Cook

 

Principal Research Fellow

Telephone:   +61 3 9904  4034

Facsimile:   +61 3 9904 4812

Email:          jill.cook@monash.edu

PhD, PGManips, Grad Cert Higher Ed, B App Sci (Phty)

Profile

  • Senior associate editor
  • British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Basketball Australia
  • High performance commission 2010-2012

Research Interests

Tendon injuries, sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries

Publications

Peer-reviewed papers

2010

Cook, J., Funky treatments in elite sports people; do they just buy rehabilitation time? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2010. In press.

Ducher, G., et al., Ultrasound imaging features of the patellar tendon attachment to the tibia throughout puberty: a 12-month follow-up in young tennis players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport, 2010. 20(1): p. e35-e40.

Ducher, G., et al., The ultrasound appearance of the patellar tendon attachment to the tibia in young athletes is conditional on gender and pubertal stage. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2010. 13(1): p. 20-23.

Ducher, G., et al., Vitamin D Status and Musculoskeletal Health in Adolescent Male Ballet Dancers: A pilot study. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 2010. In press.

Edwards, S., et al., Characterizing patellar tendon loading during the landing phases of a stop-jump task. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport, 2010. In press.

Edwards, S., et al., Landing Strategies of Athletes with an Asymptomatic Patellar Tendon Abnormality. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 2010. In press.

Fearon, A., et al., Does ultrasound correlate with surgical or histologic findings in greater trochanteric pain syndrome? A pilot study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2010. 468(7): p. 1838-1844.

Gabbe, B., et al., The association between hip and groin injuries in the elite junior football years and injuries sustained during elite senior competition. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2010. in press.

Gaida, J., et al., Asymptomatic Achilles tendon pathology is associated with a central fat distribution in men and a peripheral fat distribution in women: a cross sectional study of 298 individuals. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2010. In press.

Malliaras, P., et al., Temporal sequence of gray-scale ultrasound changes and their relationship with neovascularity and pain in the patellar tendon. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2010. In press.

Posthumus, M., et al., Components of the transforming growth factor β familyand the pathogenesis of human Achilles tendon pathology - a genetic association study Rheumatology, 2010. doi10.1093/rheumatology/keq072.

Young, K., et al., Extracellular Matrix Content of Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tissue The Knee. The Knee, 2010. In press.

2009

Chen, S.-M., et al., Sedentary lifestyle as a risk factor for low back pain: a systematic review. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 2009. 82(7): p. 797-806.

Cook, J., In search of the tendon holy grail: predictable clinical outcomes. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009. 43: p. 235.

Cook, J., et al., Preventing tendon overuse injuries, in Handbook on Sports Medicine and Science An IOC Medical Commission Publication, R. Bahr, Editor. 2009, Blackwell Publishing.

Cook, J. and C. Purdam, Is tendon pathology a continuum? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009. 43(6): p. 409-416.

Cook, J. and B. Vicenzino, Exercise for the Treatment of Tendinopathy, in Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Sports Medicine 4:  Tendinopathy, B. Kibler, Editor. 2009, American Academy of Ortthopaedic Surgeons: Illinois. p. 313-318.

Fearon, A.M., et al., Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: Ultrasound, Surgery and Histology Evaluation. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2009. In press.

Gaida, J., et al., Dyslipidaemia in Achilles tendinopathy is characteristic of insulin resistance. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 2009. 41(6): p. 1194-1197.

Gaida, J. and J. Cook, Is Adiposity an Under-Recognised Risk Factor for Tendinopathy? A Systematic Review. Arthritis Care and Research, 2009. 61(6): p. 840-848.

McKay, G. and J. Cook, Epidemiology of Basketball Injuries, in Epidemiology of Injuries in Olympic Sports, D. Caine and P. Hamer, Editors. 2009, Blackwells.

Munteanu, S., et al., Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2009. 2(27).

Rees, J., J. Cook, and N. Maffulli, Management of tendinopathy. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009. 37: p. 1855-1867.

Samiric, T., et al., Changes in the Composition of the Extracellular Matrix in Patellar Tendinopathy. Matrix Biology, 2009. 28(4): p. 230-236.

September, A., et al., The association of a polymorphism within the COL5A1 gene and Achilles tendon injury in a second Caucasian population. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009. 43: p. 357-365.

2008

 Cook, J., Jumpinig on bandwagons: Taking the right clinical message from research. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008. 42 p. 563.

Fallon, K., et al., A “polypill” for acute tendon pain in athletes with tendinopathy? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2008. 11(3): p. 235-238.

Gaida, J., J. Cook, and S. Bass, Adiposity and Tendinopathy. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2008. 30(20): p. 1-8.

Gianoudis, J., K. Webster, and J. Cook, Volume of physical activity and injury occurance in young basketball players. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2008. 7(1): p. 139 - 143

Irving, D., et al., Impact of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain on Health-Related Quality of Life. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2008. 98: p. 283-289.

Jonsson, P., J. Cook, and H. Alfredson, New regimen for eccentric calf muscle training in patients with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy: Results of a pilot-study. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008. 42: p. 746-749.

Ljungqvist, A., et al., International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement: Molecular Basis of Connective Tissue and Muscle Injuries in Sport. Clin ics in Sports Medicine 2008. 27: p. 231-239.

Warden, S.J., et al., Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for chronic patellar tendinopathy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Rheumatology, 2008. 47: p. 467-471.

2007

Alfredson, H., K. Khan, et al. (2007). "An Algorithm for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy: A Primary Care Emphasis on Treatment." British Journal of Sports Medicine 41, 211-216.

Cook, J. and K. Khan (2007). Etiology of tendinopathy. S. Woo and P. Renstromm, International Olympic Committee. Blackwell Publishing p10-28

Cook, J. and K. Khan (2007). What is the best treatment for patellar tendinopathy? Evidence-based sports medicine. D. Macauley and T. Best, BMJ Publishing.

Cook, J. L., S. L. Bass, et al. (2007). "Hormone therapy is associated with better Achilles tendon structure in active post-menopausal women." Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports 17(2) 128-132

Crossley, K., K. Thancanamootoo, et al. (2007). "Clinical features of patellar tendinopathy and their implications for treatment." Journal of Orthopaedic Research 25(9) 1164-75

Eser, P., J. Cook, et al. (2007). "Interaction between playing golf and HRT on vertebral bone properties in post-menopausal women measured by QCT." Osteoporosis International 19(3) 311-319

Irving, D. B., J. L. Cook, et al. (2007). "Obesity and pronated foot type may increase the risk of chronic plantar heel pain: a matched case-control study." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 8(41).

Kountouris, A. and J. Cook (2007). Rehabilitation of Achilles and patellar tendinopathies. Regional Musculoskeletal Problems. H. a. Speed. London, Elsevier. 21(2) 295-316

Malliaras, P., J. Cook, et al. (2007). "Anthropometric risk factors for patellar tendon injury among volleyball players." British Journal of Sports Medicine 41 259-263.

Scott, A. (2007). Increased versican content is associated with tendinosis pathology in the patellar tendon of athletes with jumper’s knee.  Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport. 18(4) 427-436

Scott, A., V. Duronio, et al. (2007). "Tenocyte responses to mechanical loading in vivo: A role for local insulin-like growth factor 1 signaling in early tendinosis in rats." Arthritis and Rheumatism 56(3): 871-881.

Warden, S., Z. S. Kiss, et al. (2007). "Comparative accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography in confirming clinically diagnosed patellar tendinopathy." American Journal of Sports Medicine 35 427-436.

2006

Scase, E., J. Cook, et al. (2006). "Teaching landing skills in elite junior Australian football: Evaluation of an injury prevention strategy." British Journal of Sports Medicine 40 834-838

Malliaras, P. and J. Cook (2006). "Painful Patellar Tendons with Normal Imaging: Change in Pain and Imaging Status over a Volleyball Season." Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 16(5) 388-391

Malliaras, P. and J. Cook (2006). "Reduced ankle dorsiflexion range may increase the risk of patellar tendon injury among volleyball players." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 9(4) 304-309

Malliaras, P. and J. Cook (2005). "Prospective Study of Change in Patellar Tendon Abnormality on Imaging and Pain over a Volleyball Season." British Journal of Sports Medicine 40 272-274

Young, M. A., J. L. Cook, et al. (2006). "The effect of topical wheatgrass cream on chronic plantar fasciitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 14(1) 3-9.

Scott A, Duronio V, Hart D, Cook J, Khan K IGF-1 signalling is associated with tenocyte function in overuse tendinopathy. Arthritis and Rheumatism

2005

Cook, J., P. Malliaras, et al. (2005). "Is vascularity more evident after exercise? Implications for tendon imaging." American Journal of Roentgenology 185(5).

Cook, J. L., P. Malliaras, et al. (2005). "Vascularity and pain in the patellar tendon of adult jumping athletes: a 5 month longitudinal study." British Journal of Sports Medicine 39: 458-461.

Cook, J. L., R. Ptasznik, et al. (2005). "High reproducibility of patellar tendon vascularity assessed by colour Doppler ultrasonography: a reliable measurement tool for quantifying tendon pathology." British Journal of Sports Medicine 39: 700-703.

Scott, A., K. Khan, et al. (2005). "High strain mechanical loading rapidly induces tendon apoptosis: an ex vivo rat tibialis anterior model." British Journal of Sports Medicine 39: e25.

Young, M., J. Cook, et al. (2005). "Conservative treatment of patellar tendinopathy: A 12-month prospective randomised trial comparing two treatment protocols." British Journal of Sports Medicine 39: 102-105.

Visnes, H., A. Hoksrud, et al. (2005). "No effect of eccentric training on jumper's knee in volleyball players during the competitive season - a randomized clinical trial." Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 15(4): 225-232.

2004

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2004). "Posterior leg tightness and vertical jump are associated with US patellar tendon abnormality in 14-18-year old basketball players: A cross-sectional anthropometric and physical performance study." British Journal of Sports Medicine 38: 206-209.

Cook, J. L., J. Feller, et al. (2004). "Abnormal tenocyte morphology is more prevalent than collagen disruption in asymptomatic athletes' patellar tendons: Is this the first step in the tendinosis cascade?" Journal of Orthopaedic Research 24: 334-338.

Black, J., J. Cook, et al. (2004). "Intertester reliability of sonography in patellar tendinopathy." Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 23: 671-675.

Scott, A., K. M. Khan, et al. (2004). "What do we mean by the term "inflammation"? A contemporary basic science update for sports medicine." British Journal of Sports Medicine 38: 372-380.

Scott, A., K. M. Khan, et al. (2004). "What is inflammation? Are we ready to move beyond Celsus?" British Journal of Sports Medicine 38: 248-249.

Cook, J. L., P. Malliaras, et al. (2004). "Neovascularisation and pain in abnormal patellar tendons of active jumping athletes." Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 14(5): 296-299.

Gaida, J., J. L. Cook, et al. (2004). "Are unilateral and bilateral patellar tendinopathy distinguished by differences in anthropometry, body composition or muscle strength in elite female basketball players ?" British Journal of Sports Medicine 38: 581-585.

Orchard, J. and J. L. Cook (2004). "Stress-shielding as a cause of insertional tendinopathy: the operative technique of limited adductor tenotomy supports this theory." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports 7(4): 424-428.

Purdam, C. R., P. Johnsson, et al. (2004). "A pilot study of the eccentric decline squat in the management of painful chronic patellar tendinopathy." British Journal

of Sports Medicine 38: 395-397.

2003

Purdam, C. R., J. L. Cook, et al. (2003). "Discriminative ability of functional loading tests for adolescent jumper's knee." Physical Therapy in Sport 4(1): 3-9.

Cook, J. L. and C. R. Purdam (2003). "Rehabilitation of lower extremity tendinopathy." Clinics in Sports Medicine 22(4): 777-790.

Khan, K. and J. L. Cook (2003). "The painful non-ruptured tendon, clinical aspects." Clinics in Sports Medicine 22(4): 711-726.

2002

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2002). "Time to abandon the "tendinitis" myth." British Medical Journal 324: 626-627.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2002). "Achilles tendinopathy." Manual Therapy 7(3): 121-130.

2001

Cook, J. and K. Khan (2001). "What is the most appropriate treatment for patellar tendinopathy?" British Journal of Sports Medicine 35(5): 291-293.

Cook, J., K. Khan, et al. (2001). "Reproducibility and clinical utility of tendon palpation to detect patellar tendinopathy in young basketball players." British Journal of Sports Medicine 35: 65-69.

2000

Cook, J., K. Khan, et al. (2000). "Overuse tendinosis, not tendinitis: Applying the new approach to patellar tendinopathy." Physician and Sports Medicine 28(6): 31-46.

Cook, J., Z. Kiss, et al. (2000). "Prospective imaging study of asymptomatic patellar tendinopathy in elite junior basketball players." Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 19: 473-479.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2001). "Conservative treatment of patellar tendinopathy." Physical Therapy in Sport 2: 54-65.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2001). "Patellar tendinopathy - pathomechanics and a modern approach to treatment." International Sportmed Journal 2(1): on line.

Khan, K., N. Maffulli, et al. (2001). "Pathology of chronic Achilles tendon injuries." International Sportmed Journal 2(4).

Robinson, J. M., J. L. Cook, et al. (2001). "The VISA-A questionnaire: a valid and reliable index of the clinical severity of Achilles tendinopathy." British Journal of Sports Medicine 35: 335-341.

Khan, K. and J. Cook (2000). "Overuse tendon injuries: Where does the pain come from?" Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Reviews 8: 17-31.

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2000). "Tendinopathy in the active person: Separating fact from fiction to improve clinical management." The American Journal of Medicine in Sports 2: 89-99.

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2000). "Where is the pain coming from in tendinopathy? It may be biochemical, not only structural, in origin." British Journal of Sports Medicine 34(2): 81-83.

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2000). "Overuse tendinosis, not tendinitis." Physician and Sports Medicine 28(9): 38-48.

Coleman, B., K. Khan, et al. (2000). "Studies of surgical outcome after patellar tendinopathy: Clinical significance of methodological deficiencies and guidelines for future studies." Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 10(1): 2-11.

Cook, J., B. Coleman, et al. (2000). "Patellar tendinosis in junior basketball players: A controlled clinical and ultrasonographic study of 268 tendons in players aged 14-18 years." Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports 10: 216-220.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2000). "Asymptomatic hypoechoic regions on patellar tendon US  do not foreshadow symptoms of jumper’s knee: A 4 year followup of 46 tendons." Scandinavian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports 11(6): 321-327.

Cook, J. L., Z. S. Kiss, et al. (2000). "Jumper's knee images need clinical backup." Diagnostic Imaging Sports Imaging Supplement(September): 24-28.

1999

Khan, K. M., S. F. Bonar, et al. (1999). "Histopathology of common overuse tendon conditions: update and implications for clinical management." Sports Medicine 6: 393-408.

Khan, K. M., P. J. Visentini, et al. (1999). "Correlation of US and MR imaging with clinical outcome after open patellar tenotomy: prospective and retrospective studies." Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 9(3): 129-137.

1998

Khan, K. M., N. Maffulli, et al. (1998). "Patellar tendinopathy: some aspects of basic science and clinical management." British Journal of Sports Medicine 32: 346-355.

Kiss, Z. S., D. Kellaway, et al. (1998). "Postoperative patellar tendon healing - an ultrasound study." Australasian Radiology 42: 28-32.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (1998). "Patellar tendon ultrasonography in asymptomatic active athletes reveals hypoechoic regions: a study of 320 tendons." Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 8: 73-77.

Khan, K., B. Tress, et al. (1998). "'Treat the patient, not the X-ray' Advances in diagnostic imaging do not replace the need for clinical interpretation. [Lead editorial]." Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 8: 1-4.

Visentini, P. J., K. M. Khan, et al. (1998). "The VISA score: An index of the severity of jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis)." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 1: 22-28.

1997

Cook, J. L., K. Khan, et al. (1997). "A cross-sectional study of 100 cases of jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically." British Journal of Sports Medicine 31(4): 332-336.

Khan, K. M., J. L. Cook, et al. (1997). "Patellar tendon ultrasonography and jumper's knee in elite female basketball players: a longitudinal study." Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 7: 199-206.

1996

Khan, K. M., F. Bonar, et al. (1996). "Patellar tendinosis (jumper's knee): findings at histopathologic examination, US and MR imaging." Radiology 200: 821-827

 

Book Chapters

McKay, G. and J. Cook, Epidemiology of Basketball Injuries, in Epidemiology of Injuries in Olympic Sports, D. Caine and P. Hamer, Editors. 2009, Blackwells.

Cook, J., et al., Preventing tendon overuse injuries, in Handbook on Sports Medicine and Science

An IOC Medical Commission Publication, R. Bahr, Editor. 2009, Blackwell Publishing.

Cook, J. (2001). Anterior knee pain, Medical care of the sporting team, Traveling with a team. Clinical Sports Medicine. P. Brukner and K. Khan. Sydney, McGraw-Hill Companies: 464-493. 3rd edition 2006 in press

Cook, J. (2003). Tendon. Physical Therapies in Sport and Exercise. G. Kolt and L. Snyder-Mackler, Harcourt Health Sciences. 2nd Edition 2006 in press

Cook, J. L. (2003). Smarttillstand i patellar-och quadricepssenan. Senor. J. Karlsson, H. Alfredson and T. Movin. Sodertalje, AstraZeneca: 58-64.

Cook, J. L., K. M. Khan, et al. (2003). Achilles tendinopathy. Manual Therapy Masterclasses The Peripheral Joints. K. S. Beeton, Churchill Livingstone: 63-78.

Cook, J. L. and K. M. Khan (2002). What is the most appropriate treatment for patellar tendinopathy? Evidence-based Sports Medicine. D. MacAuley and T. Best. London, BMJ Books: 433-452.

Cook, J. L. and K. Khan (2002). Back injuries in basketball. Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science: Basketball. Oxford, Blackwell Science.

Cook, J. L. and K. Khan (2002). Lower limb injuries in basketball. Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science: Basketball. Oxford, Blackwell Science.

Cook, J. and K. Khan (2006). Etiology of tendinopathy. S. Woo and P. Renstromm, International Olympic Committee.

Cook, J. L. and K. M. Khan (2005). What is the best treatment for patellar tendinopathy? Evidence-based Sports medicine. D. MacAuley and T. Best. London, BMJ Books.

Kountouris, A. and J. Cook (2006). Rehabilitation of Achilles and patellar tendinopathies. Regional Musculoskeletal Problems. Speed &. Hunter. London, Elsevier. In press.

Khan, K. M. and J. L. Cook (2006). Patellar tendinopathy: Where does the pain come from? Anterior knee pain and instability in the young patient: Black Hole of Orthopaedics. V. Sanchis-Alfonso. London, Springer-Verlag.

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2006). Patellar tendinopathy and patellar tendon rupture. Tendon Injuries. P. R. N Maffulli, W Leadbetter. London, Springer Verlag: 166-177.

Khan, K., J. Cook, et al. (2006). Patellar tendinopathy: The science behind the treatment. Anterior knee pain and instability in the young patient: Black Hole of Orthopaedics. V. Sanchis-Alfonso. London, Springer-Verlag.

Khan, K. M., J. L. Cook, et al. (2003). Tendinopatia rotuliana. Evaluacion y tratamiento. Dolor anterior de rodilla e inestabilidad rotuliana en el paciente joven. V. S. Alfonso. Madrid, Panamericano: 235-247.

Khan, K. M. and J. L. Cook (2003). Tendinopatia rotuliana. Cual es el origen del dolor? Dolor anterior de rodilla e inestabilidad rotuliana en el paciente joven. V. S. Alfonso. Madrid, Panamericana: 221-233.

McBurney, H. and J. Cook (2004). Precautions and contraindications to exercise in elderly people with cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal conditions. Optimizing physical activity, exercise and health in older people. M. S. Morris, A. London, Elsevier: 288-302.

Other publications

McKay, G. and J. Cook (2006). Evidence-based clinical statement: Physiotherapy management of ankle injuries in sport. APA Evidence-based clinical statements. Melbourne, Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Maffulli, N., J. Cook, et al. (2006). Letter to the editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Cook, J., K. Khan, et al. (2003). "Tendon imaging (letter)." American Journal of Sports Medicine 31: 327-328.

Cook, J., K. Khan, et al. (1999). "Patellar tendinitis: the significance of magnetic resonance imaging findings (letter)." American Journal of Sports Medicine 27: 831.

Khan, K. M., J. L. Cook, et al. (1998). "Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon [letter]." British Journal of Sports Medicine 32: 184-186.

Awards

Personal Achievements

  • Australian Sports Medal 2000
  • Award of Merit, Basketball Australia 1998

Professional Achievements

  • Post graduate genomics scholarship Griffith University 1999
  • Sports Physiotherapy title 1999
  • Sports Physiotherapy Research Award 2000
  • Official, Australian Olympic team 1996, 2000

Research awards

  • Student Carolyn Taylor-New investigator best paper lower limb
    • Sports Medicine Australia National conference 2009