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k.bennell@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Chair of Physiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy
Education
PhD
La Trobe University
Bachelors Degree
Lincoln
ORCID

0000-0003-4982-5639

Prof Kim Bennell

Chair of Physiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy

1011 Scholarly works
97 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Optimising Lifestyle Care to Reduce the Burden of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
  • 2025

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    KneeCare: An Online Self-Directed Weight Loss and Exercise Program for Older People With Knee Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity
  • 2022

    Journal article

    Comparing Video-Based, Telehealth-Delivered Exercise and Weight Loss Programs With Online Education on Outcomes of Knee Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Trial
    DOI: 10.7326/M21-2388
  • 2021

    Report

    Telehealth by allied health practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Australian wide survey of clinicians and clients
  • 2020

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Improving Outcomes for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Overcoming Patient and Clinician Barriers
  • 2016

    Book Chapter

    Exercise for the person with osteoarthritis
  • 2013

    Journal article

    OARSI recommended performance-based tests to assess physical function in people diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.002
Kim Bennell

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2025
2022
Appointment expires 29/08/2027 University of Melbourne
2021
University of Melbourne
2018
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Evaluation of the usability of and engagement with an osteoarthritis e-learning program developed for healthcare professionals
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100787
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Making Sense of Shoulder Exercise: Measuring the Accuracy of an Artificial Intelligence Model to Classify Shoulder Exercise via Wearable Sensors Among People With and Without Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
    DOI: 10.1002/ejsc.70167
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Patient Perceptions of Remotely-delivered Exercise Services for Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hong Kong
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100800
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Mobile app to support home exercise adherence in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2025.12.012
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Stable Supportive Footwear for Self-managing Hip Osteoarthritis Pain : A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    DOI: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-03660
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Hispanic American osteoarthritis patients' and partners' perspectives regarding exercise: A qualitative study
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100704
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A consumer co-designed community physical activity program for Australians living with osteoarthritis (CASCADE-OA): A randomised controlled trial protocol
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100751
  • 2026

    Journal article

    MULTIple or ONE home strengthening exercise(s) for knee osteoarthritis: Protocol for the MULTI-ONE randomised controlled trial
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100754

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