Dr Yvonne Learmonth

Associate Professor Yvonne Learmonth is an internationally recognised physiotherapist and researcher at UNSW Sydney, specialising in rehabilitation science, exercise, and neurological conditions. Her work informs global clinical guidelines and focuses on improving health behaviours in people with neurological disease through evidence-based interventions. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Murdoch University, WA and a Senior Research Fellow at the Perron Institute, WA, Australia. 

Yvonne is passionate about teaching and curriculum development. She champions an evidence-based approach to physiotherapy education, with a particular emphasis on neurological rehabilitation and strategies that empower patients to adopt positive health behaviours. Her teaching philosophy centres on fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translating research into practice to prepare graduates for real-world clinical challenges.

She also holds leadership roles in international networks advancing neurological physiotherapy and implementation science, ensuring her research and teaching have global impact. Yvonne leads consumer co-designed clinical trials and develops practical resources for clinicians, including training programs and telehealth strategies, bridging the gap between evidence and practice