By Dr Yvonne Learmonth

Journal articles

Tan J; Marck CH; Galna B; Laslett LL; van der Mei I; Learmonth YC, 2026, 'The impact of COVID-19 on medical care and health service access in persons with multiple sclerosis – a cross-sectional study from the Australian MS Longitudinal Study', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2025.106877

Learmonth YC; Hawkins MR; Karahalios A; Skeffington P; Wood EJ; Marck CH, 2025, 'The effect of exercise interventions on symptoms of anxiety in persons with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2025.106709

Learmonth YC, 2025, 'Critically appraised paper: Gamified rehabilitation enhances upper limb function in stroke survivors [synopsis]', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.06.012

Learmonth YC, 2025, 'Critically appraised paper: Online graded motor imagery is effective in women diagnosed with pelvic pain [synopsis]', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 276, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.08.004

Tan J; Vallence AM; Fenwick H; Dixon J; Koks S; Kermode AG; Shaykevich A; Harvey AR; Moumdjian L; Ghosh S; Fabis-Pedrini MJ; Learmonth YC, 2025, 'Design, acceptability, and measured outcomes of music interventions for walking in persons with multiple sclerosis: A scoping review', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2025.106563

Learmonth YC; Mavropalias G; Wansbrough K, 2025, 'Evaluation of a Theoretical and Experiential Training Programme for Allied Healthcare Providers to Prescribe Exercise Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Co-Designed Effectiveness-Implementation Study', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm14186625

Baynton SL; Mavropalias G; Inderpreet K; Van Rens F; Learmonth YC, 2025, 'Identifying Preferences for Exercise and Sport in Australians With Mild Multiple Sclerosis: Looking Beyond Clinical Characteristics when Implementing Exercise Interventions', Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 35, pp. e43 - e53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000001310

Mathersul DC; Byrne JM; Lau JJY; Schütze RM; Learmonth YC; Fujiyama H; Naragon-Gainey K; McEvoy PM; Bayley PJ, 2025, 'Yoga versus transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy for emotional disorders in community-dwelling adults: Study protocol for a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial', Advances in Integrative Medicine, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100484

Learmonth YC, 2025, 'Critically appraised paper: In adults with multiple sclerosis, improvements in physical capacity following aerobic or resistance training did not translate to improved physical function compared with usual care [commentary]', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.04.002

Marck CH; Weld-Blundell IV; Klaic M; Motl RW; Learmonth YC, 2025, 'The Actionability of Physical Activity Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis Care: A Systematic Review and AACTT Framework Analysis', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 106, pp. 590 - 606, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.09.020

Tan J; Marck C; Martin-Lynch P; Skeffi P; Walker D; Gibbs L; Learmonth Y, 2025, 'Disaster Preparation for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review of Resources', International Journal of MS Care, 27, pp. 186 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2024-066

Kaur I; Baynton SL; Teo S; White-Kielly A; Paul L; Wall BA; van Rens F; Fairchild TJ; Learmonth YC, 2024, 'Implementing changing behaviour towards aerobic and strength exercise: Results of a randomised, phase I study determining the safety, feasibility, and consumer-evaluation of an online exercise program in persons with multiple sclerosis', Contemporary Clinical Trials, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2024.107686

Campese S; Lyons J; Learmonth YC; Metse A; Kermode AG; Marck CH; Karahalios A, 2024, 'Comparing the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of interventions for depressive symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2024.105763

Mavropalias G; Baynton SL; Teo S; Donkers SJ; Van Rens FE; Learmonth YC, 2024, 'Allied health professionals knowledge and clinical practice in telehealth exercise behavioural change for multiple sclerosis', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 87, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2024.105689

Marck CH; Galna B; van der Mei IAF; Laslett LL; Tan J; Gibbs L; Kermode AG; Walker DI; Learmonth YC, 2024, 'Crisis preparation for people with multiple sclerosis in Australia: A cross-sectional survey of needs', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104586

Learmonth YC; Bhoyroo R; Gibbs L; Kermode A; Walker D; Marck CH, 2024, 'Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19: Health and healthcare access, health information and consumer co-created strategies for future access at times of crisis', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 87, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2024.105691

Motl RW; Russell DI; Pilutti LA; Metse AP; Marck CH; Chan B; Zheng P; Learmonth YC, 2024, 'Drop-out, adherence, and compliance in randomized controlled trials of exercise training in multiple sclerosis: Short report', Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 30, pp. 605 - 611, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13524585241229332

Learmonth YC; Galna B; Laslett LL; van der Mei I; Marck CH, 2024, 'Improving telehealth for persons with multiple sclerosis–a cross-sectional study from the Australian MS longitudinal study', Disability and Rehabilitation, 46, pp. 4755 - 4762, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2289594

Hodgetts CJ; Jacques A; Daffin L; Learmonth YC, 2023, 'Testing the association between shoulder pain prevalence and occupational, physical activity, and mental health factors in two generations of Australian adults', Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12998-023-00520-1

Learmonth YC; P Herring M; Russell DI; Pilutti LA; Day S; Marck CH; Chan B; Metse AP; Motl RW, 2023, 'Safety of exercise training in multiple sclerosis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis', Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29, pp. 1604 - 1631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13524585231204459

Motl RW; Casey B; Learmonth YC; Latimer-Cheung A; Kinnett-Hopkins DL; Marck CH; Carl J; Pfeifer K; Riemann-Lorenz K; Heesen C; Coote S, 2023, 'The MoXFo initiative – adherence: Exercise adherence, compliance and sustainability among people with multiple sclerosis: An overview and roadmap for research', Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29, pp. 1595 - 1603, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13524585231204446

Mansoubi M; Learmonth YC; Mayo N; Collet J; Dawes H, 2023, 'The MoXFo Initiative: Using consensus methodology to move forward towards internationally shared vocabulary in multiple sclerosis exercise research', Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29, pp. 1551 - 1560, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13524585231204460

van der Linden ML; Kos D; Moumdjian L; Kalron A; Coote S; Smedal T; Arntzen EC; Tayfur SN; Pedullà L; Tacchino A; Jonsdottir J; Santoyo-Medina C; Novotna K; Yazgan YZ; Nedeljkovic U; Learmonth YC, 2023, 'Changes in physical activity participation during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with multiple sclerosis: An international survey study', Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2023.101798

Correia H; Martin-Lynch P; Finlayson M; Learmonth YC, 2023, 'Exploring COVID-19 experiences for persons with multiple sclerosis and carers: An Australian qualitative study', Health Expectations, 26, pp. 785 - 794, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.13704

Connor SG; Fairchild TJ; Learmonth YC; Beer K; Cooper I; Boardman G; Teo SYM; Shatahmasseb B; Zhang R; Hiscock K; Coudert JD; Yeap BB; Needham M, 2023, 'Testosterone treatment combined with exercise to improve muscle strength, physical function and quality of life in men affected by inclusion body myositis: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial', Plos One, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283394

Jonsdottir J; Santoyo-Medina C; Kahraman T; Kalron A; Rasova K; Moumdjian L; Coote S; Tacchino A; Grange E; Smedal T; Arntzen EC; Learmonth Y; Pedulla L; Quinn G; Kos D, 2023, 'Changes in physiotherapy services and use of technology for people with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.104520

Learmonth YC; Assunta H; Skeffington P; Diana W; Kermode AG; Marck CH, 2023, 'Healthcare complexities during community crises: Recommendation for access to healthcare for Australians with multiple sclerosis', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.104531

Smith J; van der Groen O; Learmonth Y, 2023, 'Feasibility Meets Implementation Science: Narrowing the Research-To-Practice Gap for Exercise Activity in Multiple Sclerosis', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069231180162

Learmonth YC; Heritage B; Marck CH; Chen J; van der Mei I, 2023, 'Physical activity participation in Australians with multiple sclerosis: associations with geographical remoteness', Disability and Rehabilitation, 45, pp. 1969 - 1974, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2082564

Learmonth YC; Hunter A; Gibbs L; Walker D; Kermode AG; Marck CH, 2023, 'The impact of the Australian Black Summer Bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic on wellbeing in persons with multiple sclerosis; preparation for future and ongoing crises', Disability and Rehabilitation, 45, pp. 630 - 643, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2037756

Dobson R; Rice DR; D’hooghe M; Horne R; Learmonth Y; Mateen FJ; Marck CH; Reyes S; Williams MJ; Giovannoni G; Ford HL, 2022, 'Social determinants of health in multiple sclerosis', Nature Reviews Neurology, 18, pp. 723 - 734, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41582-022-00735-5

Moumdjian L; Smedal T; Arntzen EC; van der Linden ML; Learmonth Y; Pedullà L; Tacchino A; Novotna K; Kalron A; Yazgan YZ; Nedeljkovic U; Kos D; Jonsdottir J; Santoyo-Medina C; Coote S, 2022, 'Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity and Associated Technology Use in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: An International RIMS-SIG Mobility Survey Study', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103, pp. 2009 - 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.06.001

Lyons J; Campese S; Learmonth YC; Metse A; Kermode AG; Karahalios A; Marck CH, 2022, 'Comparing the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of interventions for depressive symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055796

Kahraman T; Rasova K; Jonsdottir J; Medina CS; Kos D; Coote S; Tacchino A; Smedal T; Arntzen EC; Quinn G; Learmonth Y; Pedulla L; Moumdjian L; Kalron A, 2022, 'The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical therapy practice for people with multiple sclerosis: A multicenter survey study of the RIMS network', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2022.103799

Weld-Blundell IV; Grech L; Learmonth YC; Marck CH, 2022, 'Lifestyle and complementary therapies in multiple sclerosis guidelines: Systematic review', Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 145, pp. 379 - 392, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ane.13574

Coudert JD; Slater N; Sooda A; Beer K; Lim EM; Boyder C; Zhang R; Mastaglia FL; Learmonth YC; Fairchild TJ; Yeap BB; Needham M, 2022, 'Immunoregulatory effects of testosterone supplementation combined with exercise training in men with Inclusion Body Myositis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial', Clinical and Translational Immunology, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cti2.1416

Marck CH; Learmonth YC; Chen J; van der Mei I, 2022, 'Physical activity, sitting time and exercise types, and associations with symptoms in Australian people with multiple sclerosis', Disability and Rehabilitation, 44, pp. 1380 - 1388, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1817985

Learmonth YC; Motl RW, 2021, 'Exercise training for multiple sclerosis: A narrative review of history, benefits, safety, guidelines, and promotion', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182413245

Learmonth YC; Pilutti LA; Herring MP; Motl RW; Chan B; Metse AP, 2021, 'Safety of exercise training in multiple sclerosis: a protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysis', Systematic Reviews, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01751-0

Marck CH; Hunter A; Heritage B; Gibbs L; Kermode AG; Walker DI; Learmonth YC, 2021, 'The effect of the Australian bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviours in people with multiple sclerosis', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2021.103042

Learmonth YC; Heritage B, 2021, 'Motivations Toward Exercise Participation: Active Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Have Greater Self-directed and Self-capable Motivations', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102, pp. 1232 - 1235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2020.10.138

Farrell JW; Motl RW; Learmonth YC; Pilutti LA, 2021, 'Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Exhibit Strength Asymmetries in both Upper and Lower Extremities', Physiotherapy United Kingdom, 111, pp. 83 - 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2020.07.006

Learmonth YC; Kaur I; Baynton SL; Fairchild T; Paul L; van Rens F, 2021, 'Changing Behaviour towards Aerobic and Strength Exercise (BASE): Design of a randomised, phase I study determining the safety, feasibility and consumer-evaluation of a remotely-delivered exercise programme in persons with multiple sclerosis', Contemporary Clinical Trials, 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106281

Learmonth YC; Chan Z; Correia H; Hathorn D; Kermode A; Smith C; Walker D, 2021, 'Exercise participation and promotion in the multiple sclerosis community; perspectives across varying socio-ecological levels', Disability and Rehabilitation, 43, pp. 3623 - 3638, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1743778

Learmonth YC; Kinnett-Hopkins D; Motl RW, 2019, 'Capitalising on the opinions of persons with multiple sclerosis to inform the main trial–participant opinions from participation in a feasibility study, a qualitative extension study', Disability and Rehabilitation, 41, pp. 3071 - 3078, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2018.1490823

Learmonth YC; Hebert JJ; Fairchild TJ; Møller NC; Klakk H; Wedderkopp N, 2019, 'Physical education and leisure-time sport reduce overweight and obesity: a number needed to treat analysis', International Journal of Obesity, 43, pp. 2076 - 2084, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41366-018-0300-1

Kinnett-Hopkins D; Learmonth Y; Hubbard E; Pilutti L; Roberts S; Fanning J; Wójcicki T; McAuley E; Motl R, 2019, 'The interpretation of physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behaviours by persons with multiple sclerosis', Disability and Rehabilitation, 41, pp. 166 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1383519

Scheidler AM; Kinnett-Hopkins D; Learmonth YC; Motl R; López-Ortiz C, 2018, 'Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-Tomoderate multiple sclerosis', Plos One, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205382

Learmonth YC; Adamson BC; Balto JM; Chiu CY; Molina-Guzman IM; Finlayson M; Barstow EA; Motl RW, 2018, 'Investigating the needs and wants of healthcare providers for promoting exercise in persons with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study', Disability and Rehabilitation, 40, pp. 2172 - 2180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1327989

Learmonth YC; Motl RW, 2018, 'Important considerations for feasibility studies in physical activity research involving persons with multiple sclerosis: A scoping systematic review and case study', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40814-017-0145-8

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