DrJason Bonacci

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition

  • Senior Lecturer
    Faculty 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

  • GRANT
    Phd Scholarship - Student Hannah Scott - Hip strength, running mechanics and injury incidence in elite level hip speed running athletes
    9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030
    People funded by this grant:
    Athletics Australia - $20,000.00
  • GRANT
    Phd Scholarship - Student Hannah Scott - Hip strength, running mechanics and injury incidence in elite level hip speed running athletes
    9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030
    People funded by this grant:
    Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Ltd - $20,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Design 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 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Zena Sport - $22,582.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Exploring the scope to inform feasibility of a clinic based Patellofemoral pain (PFP) intervention to improve clinical outcomes.
    1 Jun 2022 - 16 Dec 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    The Trustee for TM Cole Trust - $6,214.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Design and Development of Athletic Apparel with respect to Biomechanics
    20 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Lululemon Athletica - Canada - $40,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Proof of Concept Validation: Connections for Knee Brace Design
    21 Mar 2017 - 27 Apr 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    POD Active Pty Ltd - $8,277.49
  • GRANT
    Load and Injury risk in distance athletes
    16 Jan 2017 - 16 Jan 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    • Bonacci J,
    • Trowell DA
    AIS Grant - Research - Australian Institute Sport - $15,554.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Development and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD
    16 Jul 2015 - 30 Apr 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    Department of Industry - $20,639.50
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Development and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD
    16 Jul 2015 - 30 Apr 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    POD Active Pty Ltd - $49,800.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    A Retrospective medical record study of the impact and outcome of shoulder instability injury management in elite Australian League Football players
    1 Apr 2014 - 31 Dec 2014
    People funded by this grant:
    AFL Grant - Research - Australian Football League - $20,000.00