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Overview

Kim L. Bennell is affiliated with the University of Melbourne in Australia, contributing extensively to medical research, particularly within the field of osteoarthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions. Their work spans several specific subfields including surgery, rheumatology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, and public health, environmental and occupational health.

Bennell's research focuses on a range of topics that predominantly address osteoarthritis treatment and mechanisms. Additional areas of study include total knee arthroplasty outcomes, knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, lower extremity biomechanics and pathologies, shoulder injury and treatment, and hip disorders and treatments.

Several recent papers authored or co-authored by Bennell illustrate their active role in advancing understanding of osteoarthritis and related therapeutic approaches. Notable publications include:

  • Effect of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Placebo Injection on Pain and Medial Tibial Cartilage Volume in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis, 2021, JAMA
  • Physiotherapists and patients report positive experiences overall with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study, 2021, Journal of physiotherapy

Other prominent recent papers in the field, though authored by frequent collaborators rather than Bennell directly, include:

  • Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, 2021, JAMA
  • Effects of a Self-directed Web-Based Strengthening Exercise and Physical Activity Program Supported by Automated Text Messages for People With Knee Osteoarthritis, 2021, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • How does hip osteoarthritis differ from knee osteoarthritis?, 2021, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Bennell frequently publishes in high-impact venues related to their field. These include:

  • Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
  • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Arthritis Care & Research
  • Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open
  • BMJ Open

Collaboration plays a notable role in Bennell's research, with frequent co-authorship alongside researchers such as Rana S. Hinman, David J. Hunter, Belinda J. Lawford, Michelle Hall, and Ben Metcalf. These partnerships indicate a strong network within osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal research communities.

Bennell's scholarly contributions have been recognized through awards including a Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science awarded in 2018.

Best Publications

  • OARSI guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee, hip, and polyarticular osteoarthritis

    Raveendhara Bannuru;M. C. Osani;E. E. Vaysbrot;Nigel Arden;Nigel Arden

  • Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee

    Marlene Fransen;Sara McConnell;Alison R Harmer;Martin Van der Esch

  • Validity and reliability of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board for assessment of standing balance

    Ross Clark;Adam Bryant;Yonghao Pua;Paul Robert Mccrory

  • The Warwick Agreement on femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI syndrome): an international consensus statement

    Damian Griffin;E.J. Dickenson;E.J. Dickenson;J. O'Donnell;Rintje Agricola

  • Analysis of outcome measures for persons with patellofemoral pain: which are reliable and valid?

    Kay M Crossley;Kim L Bennell;Sallie M Cowan;Sally Green

  • OARSI recommended performance-based tests to assess physical function in people diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis

    Fiona Dobson;Rana Hinman;Ewa Roos;Ewa Roos;J Abbott

  • Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee: a Cochrane systematic review

    Marlene Fransen;Sara McConnell;Alison R Harmer;Martin Van der Esch

  • Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of a weight-bearing lunge measure of ankle dorsiflexion.

    Kim L Bennell;Richard C Talbot;Henry Wajswelner;Wassana Techovanich

  • Delayed onset of electromyographic activity of vastus medialis obliquus relative to vastus lateralis in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

    Sallie M. Cowan;Kim L. Bennell;Paul W. Hodges;Kay M. Crossley

  • Physical therapy for patellofemoral pain - A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

    Kay Crossley;Kim L Bennell;Sally Green;Sallie Cowan

  • Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Track and Field Athletes A Twelve-Month Prospective Study

    Kim L. Bennell;Susan A. Malcolm;Shane A. Thomas;Sally J. Reid

  • A review of the clinical evidence for exercise in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee

    Kim L. Bennell;Rana S. Hinman

  • Effect of vitamin D supplementation on muscle strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Kellie Anne Stockton;Kellie Anne Stockton;Kerrie L Mengersen;Jennifer D Paratz;David Arumaisingam Kandiah

  • The Incidence and Distribution of Stress Fractures in Competitive Track and Field Athletes A Twelve-Month Prospective Study

    Kim L. Bennell;Susan A. Malcolm;Shane A. Thomas;John D. Wark

  • Isokinetic strength testing does not predict hamstring injury in Australian Rules footballers.

    K Bennell;H Wajswelner;P Lew;A Schall-Riaucour

  • Hip arthroscopy versus best conservative care for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (UK FASHIoN): a multicentre randomised controlled trial

    Damian R Griffin;Damian R Griffin;Edward J Dickenson;Edward J Dickenson;Peter D H Wall;Peter D H Wall;Felix Achana

  • Measures of physical performance assessments: Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT), Stair Climb Test (SCT), Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Chair Stand Test (CST), Timed Up & Go (TUG), Sock Test, Lift and Carry Test (LCT), and Car Task.

    Kim Bennell;Fiona Dobson;Rana Hinman

  • Higher dynamic medial knee load predicts greater cartilage loss over 12 months in medial knee osteoarthritis

    Kim L Bennell;Kelly-Ann Bowles;Yuanyuan Wang;Flavia M Cicuttini

  • Risk Factors for Stress Fractures

    Kim Bennell;Gordon Matheson;Willem Meeuwisse;Peter Brukner

  • How valid is a self reported 12 month sports injury history

    Belinda Jane Gabbe;Caroline F Finch;Kim L Bennell;H Wajswelner

Frequent Co-Authors

Rana S. Hinman
Rana S. Hinman University of Melbourne
David J. Hunter
David J. Hunter Harvard University
Paul W. Hodges
Paul W. Hodges University of Queensland
Kay M. Crossley
Kay M. Crossley La Trobe University
John D. Wark
John D. Wark University of Melbourne
Flavia M. Cicuttini
Flavia M. Cicuttini Monash University
Andrew Forbes
Andrew Forbes Monash University
Bill Vicenzino
Bill Vicenzino University of Queensland
Anthony Harris
Anthony Harris University of Sydney
Rachelle Buchbinder
Rachelle Buchbinder Monash University

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