Dr Belinda Parmenter

Fields of research: Exercise Physiology, Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases), Human Movement and Sports Science

Contact Details

Phone: +61 2 9385 8313
Fax: +61 2 9385 1551
Email: b.parmenter@unsw.edu.au

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Dr Belinda Parmenter is an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) with over 20 years’ experience in prescribing and delivering exercise for patients with chronic disease. Her clinical experience includes a specialisation in assessment, prescription, implementation and supervision of exercise for patients with cardiovascular disease. Her PhD investigated the use of high intensity progressive resistance training for patients with intermittent claudication from peripheral arterial disease for which she was awarded the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Medal for most outstanding thesis in the field of Exercise and Sports Science. She continues her research in this field with a primary interest in the effect of cardiovascular disease on aerobic capacity and muscle strength and endurance, as well as the effect of exercise on reducing symptoms from and risk of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan. Some of her current projects include investigating ways to improve participation in physical activity in early childhood, to promote continued participation across adolescence and into adulthood. She also currently working with the National Drug and Alcohol Research Council (NDARC) at UNSW on developing online education programs for teens to increase physical activity levels and reduce sedentary behaviour. She continues to investigate optimal exerce prescription for amelioration of cardiovascular risk (metabolic syndrome), as well as for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Belinda is an invited member of the NHMRC funded National Centre for Research Excellence for Peripheral Arterial Disease and is the Chair of the Executive Management Committee for the ESSA Cardiovascular Special Interest Group.

University role:

Senior Lecturer

Awards:

Exercise and Sports Science Australia Most Outstanding Doctoral Thesis in Exercise and Sports Science

Research

Teaching & Supervision

I am available to supervise:

Yes

Areas of supervision:

Exercise for the treatment of cardiovascular disease or reduction of cardiovascular risk

Currently supervising:

The feasibility of a fundamental motor skills program for preschoolers in a preschool setting (The PLAYFun Program for preschoolers)

The HART Project: High-intensity Aerobic and Resistance Training for metabolic syndrome

Publications related to this Person

Book Chapters

Selig S; van der Westhuizen D; Broadbent S; Parmenter B; Raymond J, 2011, 'Case studies in exercise as therapy for cardiovascular conditions', in Clinical Exercise: A case-based approach, edn. 1st, Elsevier Australia, Chatswood, pp. 177 - 194

Journal articles

Giuliano C; Parmenter BJ; Baker MK; Mitchell BL; Williams AD; Lyndon K; Mair T; Maiorana A; Smart NA; Levinger I, 2017, 'Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Practical Guide to Enhance Patient Outcomes Through Continuity of Care', Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1179546817710028

Champion KE; Newton NC; Spring B; Wafford QE; Parmenter BJ; Teesson M, 2017, 'A systematic review of school-based eHealth interventions targeting alcohol use, smoking, physical inactivity, diet, sedentary behaviour and sleep among adolescents: A review protocol', Systematic Reviews, vol. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0645-x

Menêses AL; Ritti-Dias RM; Parmenter B; Golledge J; Askew CD, 2017, 'Combined Lower Limb Revascularisation and Supervised Exercise Training for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials', Sports Medicine, vol. 47, pp. 987 - 1002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0635-5

Chow JJ; Thom JM; Wewege MA; Ward RE; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Accuracy of step count measured by physical activity monitors: The effect of gait speed and anatomical placement site', Gait and Posture, vol. 57, pp. 199 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.012

Van Capelle A; Broderick CR; van Doorn N; E Ward R; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Interventions to improve fundamental motor skills in pre-school aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 20, pp. 658 - 666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.11.008

Burton NW; Ademi Z; Best S; Fiatarone Singh MA; Jenkins JS; Lawson KD; Leicht AS; Mavros Y; Noble Y; Norman P, 2016, 'Efficacy of brief behavioral counselling by allied health professionals to promote physical activity in people with peripheral arterial disease (BIPP): study protocol for a multi-center randomized con', BMC public health, vol. 16, pp. 1148

Parmenter BJ; Dieberg G; Smart NA, 2015, 'Authors’ Reply to Li et al.: “Alternative Statistical Analysis Shows Exercise Training-Induced Improvements in Peak VO2are Clinically Significant”', Sports Medicine, vol. 45, pp. 767 - 768, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0316-9

Parmenter BJ; Dieberg G; Smart NA, 2015, 'Exercise Training for Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Sports Medicine, vol. 45, pp. 231 - 244, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0261-z

Parmenter BJ; Dieberg G; Smart NA, 2015, 'Authors’ Reply to Li et al.: “Alternative Statistical Analysis Shows Exercise Training-Induced Improvements in Peak VO2 are Clinically Significant”', Sports Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0316-9

Parmenter BJ; Dieberg G; Phipps G; Smart NA, 2015, 'Exercise training for health-related quality of life in peripheral artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Vascular Medicine, vol. 20, pp. 30 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1358863X14559092

Askew CD; Parmenter B; Leicht AS; Walker PJ; Golledge J, 2014, 'Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) position statement on exercise prescription for patients with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 17, pp. 623 - 629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.251

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Dinnen P; Lusby RJ; Fiatarone Singh MA, 2014, 'Response to Raphael Mendes Ritti Dias', Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 62, pp. 996 - 997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.12803

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Dinnen P; Lusby RJ; Fiatarone Singh MA, 2013, 'High-intensity progressive resistance training improves flat-ground walking in older adults with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease', Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 61, pp. 1964 - 1970, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.12500

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Fiatarone Singh MA; Dinnen P; Lusby RJ, 2013, 'High-Intensity Progressive Resistance Training Improves Flat-Ground Walking in Older Adults with Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease', Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.12500

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Fiatarone Singh MA; Dinnen PJ; Lusby RJ, 2013, 'Preliminary evidence that low ankle-brachial index is associated with reduced bilateral hip extensor strength and functional mobility in peripheral arterial disease', Journal of Vascular Surgery, vol. 57, pp. 963 - 973, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.08.103

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Fiatarone Singh MA, 2013, 'The effect of exercise on fitness and performance-based tests of function in intermittent claudication: A systematic review', Sports Medicine, vol. 43, pp. 513 - 524, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-013-0038-9

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Dinnen P; Singh MAF, 2011, 'A systematic review of randomized controlled trials: Walking versus alternative exercise prescription as treatment for intermittent claudication', Atherosclerosis, vol. 218, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2011.04.024

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Fiatarone Singh MA, 2010, 'The effect of exercise on haemodynamics in intermittent claudication: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Sports Medicine, vol. 40, pp. 433 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.2165/11531330-000000000-00000

Parmenter BJ; Raymond J; Fiatarone Singh MA, 2010, 'The Effect of Exercise on Haemodynamics in Intermittent Claudication', Sports Medicine, vol. 40, pp. 433 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.2165/11531330-000000000-00000

Conference Posters

Chow JJ; Ward RE; Thom JM; Parmenter BJ, 2016, 'Validating The Latest Commercial Physical Activity Monitors: Which Monitor Should You Use?: 1269 Board #8 June 2, 8: 00 AM - 10: 00 AM.', in Med Sci Sports Exerc, United States, Vol. 48, pp. 329, United States, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485994.58432.06

May AE; Parmenter BJ, 2016, 'Physical Activity Monitors as Interventions for Reducing Blood Pressure in Hypertensives: A Meta Analysis: 293 Board #130 June 1, 11: 00 AM - 12: 30 PM.', in Med Sci Sports Exerc, United States, Vol. 48, pp. 71 - 72, United States, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485224.87989.d7

Conference Abstracts

Letton M; Saliba A; Thom J; Singh FM; Parmenter B, 2016, 'Effects of Progressive Resistance Training on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis', in JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC, Vol. 24, pp. S35 - S35, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000381554400083&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Morell R; Rosenbaum S; Parmenter B, 2016, 'The Effect of Exercise on Mental Health in Medicine and Allied Health Students: A Meta-Analysis: 3769 Board #208 June 4, 8: 00 AM - 9: 30 AM.', in Med Sci Sports Exerc, United States, Vol. 48, pp. 1054, United States, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000488172.75017.20