Publications: Learmonth, Yvonne

Journal Article

Lyons, J., Campese, S., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Metse, A.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024, Kermode, A.G., Karahalios, A. and Marck, C.H. (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 (6). Art. e055796.

Weld‐Blundell, I.V., Grech, L., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Marck, C.H. (2022) Lifestyle and complementary therapies in multiple sclerosis guidelines: Systematic review. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica . Early View.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Heritage, B.ORCID: 0000-0002-6437-7232, Marck, C.H., Chen, J. and van der Mei, I. (2022) Physical activity participation in Australians with multiple sclerosis: associations with geographical remoteness. Disability and Rehabilitation . pp. 1-6.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Hunter, A., Gibbs, L., Walker, D., Kermode, A.G. and Marck, C.H. (2022) 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 . pp. 1-14.

Moumdjian, L., Smedal, T., Arntzen, E.C., van der Linden, M.L., Learmonth, Y.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pedullà, L., Tacchino, A., Novotna, K., Kalron, A., Yazgan, Y.Z., Nedeljkovic, U., Kos, D., Jonsdottir, J., Santoyo-Medina, C. and Coote, S. (2022) The 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 . In Press.

Kahraman, T., Rasova, K., Jonsdottir, J., Medina, C.S., Kos, D., Coote, S., Tacchino, A., Smedal, T., Arntzen, E.C., Quinn, G., Learmonth, Y.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pedulla, L., Moumdjian, L. and 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 . Art. 103799.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kaur, Inderpreet, Baynton, S.L., Fairchild, T.ORCID: 0000-0002-3975-2213, Paul, L. and 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 . Article 106281.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (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 (24). Article 13245.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Heritage, B.ORCID: 0000-0002-6437-7232 (2021) Motivations towards exercise participation: Active persons with multiple sclerosis have greater self-directed and self-capable motivations. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102 (6). pp. 1232-1235.

Farrell, J.W., Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Pilutti, L.A. (2021) Persons with multiple sclerosis exhibit strength asymmetries in both upper and lower extremities. Physiotherapy, 111 . pp. 83-91.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pilutti, L.A., Herring, M.P., Motl, R.W., Chan, B.ORCID: 0000-0001-5032-2815 and Metse, A.P.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024 (2021) Safety of exercise training in multiple sclerosis: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Systematic Reviews, 10 . Article number: 208.

Marck, C.H., Hunter, A., Heritage, B.ORCID: 0000-0002-6437-7232, Gibbs, L., Kermode, A.G., Walker, D.I. and Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (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 . Article 103042.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Chan, Z., Correia, H.ORCID: 0000-0003-2717-2294, Hathorn, D., Kermode, A., Smith, C. and Walker, D. (2020) Exercise participation and promotion in the multiple sclerosis community; perspectives across varying socio-ecological levels. Disability and Rehabilitation . Latest Article.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Chan, Z., Scholes-Robertson, E., Correia, H.ORCID: 0000-0003-2717-2294, Hathorn, D., Kermode, A., Smith, C. and Walker, D. (2020) Motivation to engage in and promote exercise is driven by availability and education; Perspectives of the multiple sclerosis community. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 26 (3). NP1-NP35.

Marck, C.H., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Chen, J. and van der Mei, I. (2020) Physical activity, sitting time and exercise types, and associations with symptoms in Australian people with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation . Latest Article.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Lasevicius, T. and van Rens, F. (2019) Community Exercise for persons with multiple sclerosis - effect on exercise participation. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 25 (7). pp. 1031-1072.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Hebert, J.J., Fairchild, T.J.ORCID: 0000-0002-3975-2213, Møller, N.C., Klakk, H. and 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.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kinnett-Hopkins, D. and Motl, R.W. (2018) 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 (25). pp. 3071-3078.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Chan, Z., Scholes-Robertson, E., Correia, H.ORCID: 0000-0003-2717-2294, Hathorn, D., Kermode, A., Smith, C. and Walker, D. (2018) Engaging the MS community on exercise services for those living in rural Australia. International Journal of MS Care, 20 (s1). p. 95.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (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 . Article number: 1.

Motl, R.W., Barstow, E.A., Blaylock, S., Richardson, E., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Fifolt, M. (2018) Promotion of Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis Through Healthcare Providers. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 46 (2). pp. 105-111.

Scheidler, A.M., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Motl, R. and López-Ortiz, C. (2018) Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis. PloS one, 13 (10). e0205382.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Ensari, I. and Motl, R.W. (2017) Cognitive Motor Interference in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights From a Systematic Quantitative Review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (6). pp. 1229-1240.

Dysterheft, J., Rice, I., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kinnett-Hopkins, D. and Motl, R.W. (2017) Effects of Daily Physical Activity Level on Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Technique in Full-Time Manual Wheelchair Users During Steady-State Treadmill Propulsion. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (7). pp. 1374-1381.

Kesler, R.M., Klieger, A.E., Boes, M.K., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Klaren, R.E., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Motl, R.W. and Horn, G.P. (2017) Egress Efficacy of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis During Simulated Evacuations. Fire Technology, 53 (6). pp. 2007-2021.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Adamson, B.C., Balto, J.M., Chiu, C-y, Molina-Guzman, I.M., Finlayson, M., Riskin, B.J. and Motl, R.W. (2017) Identifying preferred format and source of exercise information in persons with multiple sclerosis that can be delivered by health-care providers. Health Expectations, 20 (5). pp. 1001-1010.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Adamson, B.C., Balto, J.M., Chiu, C.-Y., Molina-Guzman, I.M., Finlayson, M., Barstow, E.A. and Motl, R.W. (2017) Investigating the needs and wants of healthcare providers for promoting exercise in persons with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40 (18). pp. 2172-2180.

Sebastião, E., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (2017) Lower Physical Activity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis at Increased Fall Risk. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 96 (5). pp. 357-361.

Sebastião, E., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (2017) Mobility measures differentiate falls risk status in persons with multiple sclerosis: An exploratory study. NeuroRehabilitation, 40 (1). pp. 153-161.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Adamson, B.C., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Bohri, M. and Motl, R.W. (2017) Results of a feasibility randomised controlled study of the guidelines for exercise in multiple sclerosis project. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 54 . pp. 84-97.

Boes, M.K., Bollaert, R.E., Kesler, R.M., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Islam, M.Q., Petrucci, M.N., Motl, R.W. and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. (2017) Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis While Using Passive or Powered Ankle-Foot Orthoses. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99 (3). pp. 484-490.

Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Learmonth, Y.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Hubbard, E., Pilutti, L., Roberts, S., Fanning, J., Wójcicki, T., McAuley, E. and Motl, R. (2017) The interpretation of physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behaviours by persons with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41 (2). pp. 166-171.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Rice, I.M., Dysterheft, J.L. and Motl, R.W. (2016) Accelerometer output and its association with energy expenditure during manual wheelchair propulsion. Spinal Cord, 54 (2). pp. 110-114.

Adamson, B.C., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Bohri, M. and Motl, R.W. (2016) Feasibility study design and methods for Project GEMS: Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 47 . pp. 32-39.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Adamson, B.C., Balto, J.M., Chiu, C.-Y., Molina-Guzman, I.M., Finlayson, M., Riskin, B.J. and Motl, R.W. (2016) Multiple sclerosis patients need and want information on exercise promotion from healthcare providers: a qualitative study. Health Expectations, 20 (4). pp. 574-583.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (2016) Physical activity and exercise training in multiple sclerosis: a review and content analysis of qualitative research identifying perceived determinants and consequences. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38 (13). pp. 1227-1242.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Ensari, I. and Motl, R.W. (2016) Physiotherapy and walking outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Physical Therapy Reviews, 21 (3-6). pp. 160-172.

Sebastião, E., Sandroff, B.M., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Motl, R.W. (2016) Validity of the Timed Up and Go Test as a Measure of Functional Mobility in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97 (7). pp. 1072-1077.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pilutti, L.A. and Motl, R.W. (2015) Generalised cognitive motor interference in multiple sclerosis. Gait & Posture, 42 (1). pp. 96-100.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Rice, I.M., Ostler, T., Rice, L.A. and Motl, R.W. (2015) Perspectives on Physical Activity Among People with Multiple Sclerosis Who Are Wheelchair Users. International Journal of MS Care, 17 (3). pp. 109-119.

Pilutti, L.A., Sandroff, B.M., Klaren, R.E., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Platta, M.E., Hubbard, E.A., Stratton, M. and Motl, R.W. (2015) Physical Fitness Assessment Across the Disability Spectrum in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 39 (4). pp. 241-249.

Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Wójcicki, T.R., Fanning, J., Hubbard, E.A., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Roberts, S.A. and McAuley, E. (2015) Preliminary validation of the short physical performance battery in older adults with multiple sclerosis: secondary data analysis. BMC Geriatrics, 15 (1). pp. 157-163.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Alwick, E.A., McAuley, E. and Motl, R.W. (2015) Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life over 1 Year in Older Women: Monitoring Stability and Reliability of Measurement. Social Indicators Research, 123 (1). pp. 267-279.

Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pilutti, L.A., Gappmaier, E. and Coote, S. (2015) Top 10 Research Questions Related to Physical Activity and Multiple Sclerosis. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86 (2). pp. 117-129.

Sandroff, B.M., Motl, R.W., Pilutti, L.A., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Ensari, I., Dlugonski, D., Klaren, R.E., Balantrapu, S. and Riskin, B.J. (2014) Accuracy of StepWatch™ and ActiGraph accelerometers for measuring steps taken among persons with multiple sclerosis. PloS one, 9 (4). e93511.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Sandroff, B.M., Pilutti, L.A., Klaren, R.E., Ensari, I., Riskin, B.J., Holtzer, R. and Motl, R.W. (2014) Cognitive motor interference during walking in Multiple Sclerosis using an alternate-letter alphabet task. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitatio, 95 (8). pp. 1498-1503.

Sandroff, B.M., Pilutti, L.A., Dlugonski, D., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pula, J.H. and Motl, R.W. (2014) Comparing two conditions of administering the Six-Minute walk test in people with Multiple Sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care, 16 (1). pp. 48-54.

Wójcicki, T.R., Roberts, S.A., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Hubbard, E.A., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Motl, R.W. and McAuley, E. (2014) Improving physical functional and quality of life in older adults with multiple sclerosis via a DVD-delivered exercise intervention: A study protocol. BMJ Open, 4 (12). e006250.

Motl, R.W. and Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (2014) Neurological disability and its association with walking impairment in multiple sclerosis: Brief review. Neurodegenerative Disease Management, 4 (6). pp. 491-500.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Hubbard, E.A., McAuley, E. and Motl, R.W. (2014) Psychometric properties of quality of life and health-related quality of life assessments in people with multiple sclerosis. Quality of Life Research, 23 (7). pp. 2015-2023.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Paul, L., McFadyen, A.K., Marshall-McKenna, R., Mattison, P., Miller, L. and McFarlane, N.G. (2014) Short-Term effect of aerobic exercise on symptoms in multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. International Journal of MS Care, 16 (2). pp. 76-82.

Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Pilutti, L.A., Dlugonski, D. and Klaren, R. (2014) Validity of minimal clinically important difference values for the Multiple Sclerosis walking Scale-12? European Neurology, 71 (3-4). pp. 196-202.

Motl, R.W., Pilutti, L.A., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Goldman, M.D. and Brown, T. (2013) Clinical importance of steps taken per day among persons with Multiple Sclerosis. PLoS ONE, 8 (9). e73247.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Dlugonski, D., Pilutti, L.A., Sandroff, B.M., Klaren, R. and Motl, R.W. (2013) Psychometric properties of the fatigue severity scale and the modified fatigue impact scale. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 331 (1-2). pp. 102-107.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Motl, R.W., Sandroff, B.M., Pula, J.H. and Cadavid, D. (2013) Validation of patient determined disease steps (PDDS) scale scores in persons with multiple sclerosis. BMC Neurology, 13 . Article number: 37.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Marshall-McKenna, R., Paul, L., Mattison, P. and Miller, L. (2013) A qualitative exploration of the impact of a 12-week group exercise class for those moderately affected with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35 (1). pp. 81-88.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Dlugonski, D.D., Pilutti, L.A., Sandroff, B.M. and Motl, R.W. (2013) The reliability, precision and clinically meaningful change of walking assessments in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 19 (13). pp. 1784-1791.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Paul, L., McFadyen, A.K., Mattison, P. and Miller, L. (2012) Reliability and clinical significance of mobility and balance assessments in multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35 (1). pp. 69-74.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Paul, L., Miller, L., Mattison, P. and McFadyen, A.K. (2012) The effects of a 12-week leisure centre-based, group exercise intervention for people moderately affected with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26 (7). pp. 579-593.

Non-refereed Article

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (2014) Exercise is good medicine. MS Focus, 16 (3). pp. 14-16.

Conference Paper

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and van Rens, F. (2019) Community exercise for persons with multiple sclerosis – Effect on exercise participation. In: 24th Annual European (eu)RiMS Conference 2019, 20 - 22 June 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Farrell, J.W., Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Pilutti, L.A. (2019) Persons with multiple sclerosis with severe disability exhibit muscular strength asymmetries in both upper and lower extremities. In: 33rd Annual Meeting. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), 28 May - 1 June 2019, Seattle, WA

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Correia, H.ORCID: 0000-0003-2717-2294, Hathorn, D., Kermode, A., Smith, C., Chan, Z. and Walker, D. (2018) Motivation to engage in and promote exercise is driven by availability of exercise services. In: SIG Mobility in-between meeting: "Rehabilitation in MS: Innovations in research & practice", 28 - 29 September 2018, Glasgow Caledonian University

Conference Item

Learmonth, Y.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (2018) Physical activity in multiple sclerosis: Next steps in research, translating research in to practice. In: Lunchtime Seminar Series. Menzies Institute of Medical Research, May 2018, University of Tasmania, Hobart.

Learmonth, Y.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (2018) Physical activity studies in MS. In: Workshop. Modifiable Lifestyle factors, 2 May 2018, Sydney, Australia.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 (2017) Approaches to increasing physical activity for people with neurological conditions – Insights from the multiple sclerosis literature. In: Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Momentum 2017, 19 - 21 October 2017, Sydney, Australia.

Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Correia, H.ORCID: 0000-0003-2717-2294, Hathorn, D., Kermode, A., Smith, C., Chan, Z. and Scholes, E. (2017) Engaging persons with MS living in rural, regional and remote WA on priorities and the design of exercise delivered by professionals. In: Australian Society for Medical Research. Science in Parliament, August 2017, WA Parliament House, Perth, Western Australia.

Book Chapter

Scheidler, A.M., Tisha, A.L., Kinnett-Hopkins, D.L., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Motl, R. and López-Ortiz, C. (2016) Targeted dance program for improved mobility in multiple sclerosis. In: Ibáñez, J., González-Vargas, J., María Azorín, J., Akay, M. and Luis Pons, J., (eds.) Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II. Springer, pp. 1073-1077.

Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Klaren, R. (2015) Using the exercise arrow to hit the target of multiple sclerosis. In: Hanrahan, S.H. and Andersen, M.B., (eds.) Doing Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics Publishers.