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Publications: Learmonth, Yvonne
Journal Article
Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480, Kaur, I., 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
.
Art. 106281.
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
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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.
Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Heritage, B.
ORCID: 0000-0002-6437-7232
(2020)
Motivations towards exercise participation: Active persons with multiple sclerosis have greater self-directed and self-capable motivations.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
.
In Press.
Farrell, J.W., Motl, R.W., Learmonth, Y.C.ORCID: 0000-0002-4857-8480 and Pilutti, L.A.
(2020)
Persons with multiple sclerosis exhibit strength asymmetries in both upper and lower extremities.
Physiotherapy
.
In Press.
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.