DrJason Bonacci
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
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- Senior LecturerFaculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- +61 3 522 72634 (Work)
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr Bonacci's research interests include the biomechanical factors related to musculoskeletal loading, injury risk and human performance. Dr Bonacci has a particular focus on running biomechanics and the prevention and management of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions such as patellofemoral pain.
GRANTS
- GRANTPhd Scholarship - Student Hannah Scott - Hip strength, running mechanics and injury incidence in elite level hip speed running athletes9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030People funded by this grant:
- Bonacci J,
- Trowell D,
- Scott H
- GRANTPhd Scholarship - Student Hannah Scott - Hip strength, running mechanics and injury incidence in elite level hip speed running athletes9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030People funded by this grant:
- Bonacci J,
- Trowell D,
- Scott H
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDesign and implement a testing protocol to assess the effectiveness of Zena's novel protective vest (''Zena Sport Z1'') during wearer trials.13 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2024People funded by this grant:
- Hoffmann S,
- Bonacci J,
- Fox A
- CONTRACT RESEARCHExploring the scope to inform feasibility of a clinic based Patellofemoral pain (PFP) intervention to improve clinical outcomes.1 Jun 2022 - 16 Dec 2022People funded by this grant:
- Bonacci J,
- Mazzella N,
- Saunders N
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDesign and Development of Athletic Apparel with respect to Biomechanics20 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2021People funded by this grant:
- Collins P,
- Usma-Mansfield C,
- Bonacci J,
- Hoffmann S
- CONTRACT RESEARCHProof of Concept Validation: Connections for Knee Brace Design21 Mar 2017 - 27 Apr 2017People funded by this grant:
- Usma-Mansfield C,
- Kouzani A,
- Bonacci J
- GRANTLoad and Injury risk in distance athletes16 Jan 2017 - 16 Jan 2020People funded by this grant:
- Bonacci J,
- Trowell DA
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDevelopment and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD16 Jul 2015 - 30 Apr 2016People funded by this grant:
- Kouzani A,
- Usma-Mansfield C,
- Bonacci J
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDevelopment and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD16 Jul 2015 - 30 Apr 2016People funded by this grant:
- Kouzani A,
- Usma-Mansfield C,
- Bonacci J
- CONTRACT RESEARCHA Retrospective medical record study of the impact and outcome of shoulder instability injury management in elite Australian League Football players1 Apr 2014 - 31 Dec 2014People funded by this grant:
- Bonacci J,
- Page R