Research interests
Teaching interests
HSE202 Biomechanics
HSE323 Clinical and Sports Biomechanics
HSE201 Exercise Physiology
Conferences
Awards
Best Poster for exercise and sports science in 2010 at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport in Port Douglas, Queensland.
Publications
M Keast, J Bonacci, A Fox
(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 1-20, PeerJ, London, Eng., C1
Measurement error associated with gait cycle selection in treadmill running at various speeds
Aaron Fox, Jason Bonacci, John Warmenhoven, Meghan Keast
(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 1-20, PeerJ, Corte Madera, Calif., C1
N Mazzella, A Fox, N Saunders, D Trowell, B Vicenzino, J Bonacci
(2023), Vol. 16, pp. 26-, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, England, C1
Anticipatory effects on side-step cutting biomechanics in Women's Australian Football League players
Tess Rolley, Stephen Gill, Meghan Keast, Tom Reade, Richard Page, Jason Bonacci, Julian Stella, Brett Johnson, Aaron Fox
(2023), Vol. 9, pp. e001587-e001587, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, England, C1
E Doyle, T Doyle, J Bonacci, A Beach, J Fuller
(2023), pp. 1-13, Sport Biomechanics, London, Eng., C1
Variability in tibia-fibular geometry is associated with increased tibial strain from running loads
Meghan Keast, Jason Bonacci, Aaron Fox
(2023), Vol. 10, pp. 1-10, Royal Society Open Science, London, Eng., C1
Natalie Mazzella, Danielle Trowell, Aaron Fox, Natalie Saunders, Bill Vicenzino, Jason Bonacci
(2023), pp. 1-30, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Indianapolis, IN, C1
Natalie Mazzella, Aaron Fox, Danielle Trowell, Natalie Saunders, Bill Vicenzino, Jason Bonacci
(2023), Vol. 9, pp. 1-8, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, London, Eng., C1
D Trowell, A Fox, N Saunders, B Vicenzino, J Bonacci
(2022), Vol. 32, pp. 543-558, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1
A comparison of plantarflexor musculotendon unit output between plyometric exercises and running
D Trowell, A Fox, N Saunders, B Vicenzino, J Bonacci
(2022), Vol. 25, pp. 334-339, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1
L Forsyth, J Bonacci, C Childs
(2022), Vol. 60, pp. 1199-1209, Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, Berlin, Germany, C1
T Rolley, N Saunders, J Bonacci, M Keast, A Fox
(2022), Vol. 7, pp. 106-123, Science and Medicine in Football, London, Eng, C1
M Keast, J Bonacci, A Fox
(2022), Vol. 52, pp. 2483-2509, Sports Medicine, New Zealand, C1
N Mazzella, A Fox, N Saunders, D Trowell, B Vicenzino, J Bonacci
(2022), Vol. 15, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, England, C1
J Bonacci, W Spratford, C Kenneally-Dabrowski, D Trowell, A Lai
(2022), Vol. 17, pp. e0274806-e0274806, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
The relationship between performance and biomechanics in middle-distance runners
D Trowell, E Phillips, P Saunders, J Bonacci
(2021), Vol. 20, pp. 974-984, Sports Biomechanics, England, C1
Simulating the effect of glenohumeral capsulorrhaphy on kinematics and muscle function
A Fox, J Bonacci, S Gill, R Page
(2021), Vol. 39, pp. 880-890, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, United States, C1
Training and technique choices predict self-reported running injuries: an international study
J Warne, A Gruber, R Cheung, J Bonacci
(2021), Vol. 48, pp. 83-90, Physical therapy in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A Fox, J Bonacci, S Gill, R Page
(2021), Vol. 7, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, England, C1
Kinematic and Coordination Variability in Individuals With Acute and Chronic Patellofemoral Pain
Aaron Fox, Reed Ferber, Jason Bonacci
(2021), Vol. 37, pp. 463-470, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Champaign, Ill., C1
Aaron Fox, Jason Bonacci, Natalie Saunders
(2020), Vol. 19, pp. 493-509, Sports biomechanics, Abingdon, Eng., C1
D Trowell, B Vicenzino, N Saunders, A Fox, J Bonacci
(2020), Vol. 50, pp. 133-150, Sports medicine, Cham, Switzerland, C1
H Hart, K Crossley, J Bonacci, D Ackland, M Pandy, N Collins
(2020), Vol. 77, pp. 20-28, Gait and Posture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
M Hall, A Fox, J Bonacci, B Metcalf, Y Pua, L Diamond, K Allison, T Wrigley, K Bennell
(2020), Vol. 38, pp. 1836-1844, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, United States, C1
Footwear and Cadence Affect Gait Variability in Runners with Patellofemoral Pain
Jason Bonacci, Aaron Fox, Michelle HALL, Joel FULLER, Bill VICENZINO
(2020), Vol. 52, pp. 1354-1360, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Philadephia, Pa., C1
J Bonacci, A Fox, M Hall, J Fuller, B Vicenzino
(2020), Vol. 80, Clinical Biomechanics, England, C1
Mechanics, energetics and implementation of grounded running technique: A narrative review
S Davis, A Fox, J Bonacci, F Davis
(2020), Vol. 6, pp. 1-7, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, London, Eng., C1
Effect of mechanically aged minimalist and traditional footwear on female running biomechanics
Nadine Lippa, Jason Bonacci, Paul Collins, James Rawlins, Trenton Gould
(2019), Vol. 233, pp. 375-388, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, part P: journal of sports engineering and technology, London, Eng., C1
Gait retraining versus foot orthoses for patellofemoral pain: a pilot randomised clinical trial
J Bonacci, M Hall, N Saunders, B Vicenzino
(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 457-461, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
J Bonacci, M Hall, A Fox, N Saunders, T Shipsides, B Vicenzino
(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 574-578, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Gait Kinematics in Individuals with Acute and Chronic Patellofemoral Pain
A Fox, R Ferber, N Saunders, S Osis, J Bonacci
(2018), Vol. 50, pp. 502-509, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, United States, C1
J Bonacci, B Manson, S Bowe, S Gill, H Seward, G Hoy, R Page
(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 760-764, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1
Exploring individual adaptations to an anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention programme
A Fox, J Bonacci, S McLean, N Saunders
(2018), Vol. 25, pp. 83-98, Knee, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A Fox, J Bonacci, S McLean, N Saunders
(2017), Vol. 27, pp. 525-534, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1
M Franettovich Smith, J Bonacci, M Mendis, C Christie, A Rotstein, J Hides
(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 159-163, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1
Mechanical ageing performance of minimalist and traditional footwear foams
N Lippa, P Collins, J Bonacci, S Piland, J Rawlins, T Gould
(2017), Vol. 9, pp. 9-20, Footwear science, London, Eng., C1
A Fox, J Bonacci, S McLean, M Spittle, N Saunders
(2016), Vol. 46, pp. 715-735, Sports Medicine, New Zealand, C1
Take your shoes off to reduce patellofemoral joint stress during running
J Bonacci, B Vicenzino, W Spratford, P Collins
(2014), Vol. 48, pp. 425-428, British journal sports medicine, London, England, C1
A Fox, J Bonacci, S McLean, M Spittle, N Saunders
(2014), Vol. 44, pp. 815-832, Sports medicine, New Zealand, C1
A general pose estimation algorithm in a multi-Kinect system
S Li, P Pathirana, J Bonacci
(2014), pp. 1-5, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability: Sharpening the Future with Sustainable Technology; ICIAfS 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka, E1
J Bonacci, V Vleck, P Saunders, P Blanch, B Vicenzino
(2013), Vol. 16, pp. 49-53, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood , N. S. W., C1
J Bonacci, P Saunders, A Hicks, T Rantalainen, B Vicenzino, W Spratford
(2013), Vol. 47, pp. 387-392, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1
J Bonacci, P Saunders, M Alexander, P Blanch, B Vicenzino
(2011), Vol. 10, pp. 59-71, Sports biomechanics, Abingdon, England, C1-1
J Bonacci, D Green, P Saunders, M Franettovich, P Blanch, B Vicenzino
(2011), Vol. 12, pp. 15-21, Physical therapy in sport, Kidlington, England, C1-1
J Bonacci, D Green, P Saunders, P Blanch, M Franettovich, A Chapman, B Vicenzino
(2010), Vol. 13, pp. 460-464, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood, N.S.W., C1-1
J Bonacci, P Blanch, A Chapman, B Vicenzino
(2010), Vol. 28, pp. 1477-1487, Journal of sports sciences, London, England, C1-1
J Bonacci, A Chapman, P Blanch, B Vicenzino
(2010), Vol. 39, pp. 903-921, Sports medicine, Auckland, N.Z., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Development and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD
Prof Abbas Kouzani, Dr Clara Usma-Mansfield, Dr Jason Bonacci
Department of Industry
- 2016: $21,548
Load and Injury risk in distance athletes
Dr Jason Bonacci, Ms Danielle Anne Trowell
AIS Grant - Research - Australian Institute Sport
- 2019: $5,318
- 2018: $4,918
- 2017: $5,318
Industry and Other Funding
A Retrospective medical record study of the impact and outcome of shoulder instability injury management in elite Australian League Football players
Dr Jason Bonacci, Prof Richard Page
AFL Grant - Research - Australian Football League
- 2014: $20,000
Development and Evaluation of a Perceptive Roll Control Ankle Support Brace for POD
Prof Abbas Kouzani, Dr Clara Usma-Mansfield, Dr Jason Bonacci
POD Active Pty Ltd
- 2015: $49,800
Proof of Concept Validation: Connections for Knee Brace Design
Dr Clara Usma-Mansfield, Prof Abbas Kouzani, Dr Jason Bonacci
POD Active Pty Ltd
- 2017: $8,277
Design and Development of Athletic Apparel with respect to Biomechanics
A/Prof Paul Collins, Dr Clara Usma-Mansfield, Dr Jason Bonacci, Dr Samantha Hoffmann
Lululemon Athletica - Canada
- 2018: $25,000
- 2017: $15,000
Exploring the scope to inform feasibility of a clinic based Patellofemoral pain (PFP) intervention to improve clinical outcomes.
Dr Jason Bonacci, Miss Natalie Mazzella, A/Prof Natalie Saunders
The Trustee for TM Cole Trust
- 2022: $6,214
Design and implement a testing protocol to assess the effectiveness of Zena's novel protective vest (''Zena Sport Z1'') during wearer trials.
Dr Samantha Hoffmann, Dr Jason Bonacci, Dr Aaron Fox
Zena Sport
- 2023: $5,000
Supervisions
Danielle Anne Trowell
Thesis entitled: Biomechanics and Adaptations of Strength Training Exercises in Distance Runners
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Ryan Laurence Worn
Thesis entitled: Pedalling technique and performance in timed endurance cycling events
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Aaron Samuel Fox
Thesis entitled: Neuromechanics of the Lower Limb: Implications for ACL Injury Prevention
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Simon John Moule
Thesis entitled: The role of an external focus of attention on lower limb landing postures Examination of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) through smartphone technology.
Master of Applied Science (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences