Rate My Professor Yvonne Learmonth

Learmonth's research specializations include neurological rehabilitation, exercise physiology for MS, health behaviour change, telehealth proficiency, and implementation science. She leads consumer co-designed initiatives, such as the national MS exercise toolkit developed with healthcare professionals (2025) and a disaster preparation toolkit empowering vulnerable populations (2024). Her key publications include 'Physiotherapy management of multiple sclerosis' (2026, Journal of Physiotherapy), 'Safety of exercise training in multiple sclerosis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis' (2023), 'The effect of exercise interventions on symptoms of anxiety and depression in people with multiple sclerosis' (2025), 'Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19' (2024), 'Testing the association between shoulder pain prevalence and disease progression in people with multiple sclerosis' (2023), and 'Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity and Sleep in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis' (2022). With over 30 consumer co-authored papers and systematic reviews informing international clinical guidelines for MS rehabilitation and exercise, her work demonstrates significant impact. She serves as Sub-Editor for the Journal of Physiotherapy, holds leadership roles in global neurological physiotherapy networks, and has received the 2025 Pro Vice Chancellor Medal for Top Mid-career Research at Murdoch University and the 2017 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Her contributions extend to professional education, curriculum development, and practical clinician resources.