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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Belinda Parmenter is an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) with over 18 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. She continues her research in this field with a primary interest in the effect of chronic disease on aerobic capacity and muscle strength and endurance. Belinda is an invited member of the NHMRC funded National Centre for Research Excellence for Peripheral Arterial Disease (NCRE-PAD) and is a member of the Executive Management Committee for the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Cardiovascular Special Interest Group. She has recently been awarded the 2012 Exercise and Sports Science Australia Medal for most outstanding thesis in the field of Exercise and Sports Science.

Whilst her primary interests are in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, she also has an interest in cardiovascular disease prevention and amelioration of risk. She is currently working on projects investigating ways to improve participation in physical activity in children, to ensure continued participation across adolescence and into adulthood.

University role:

Lecturer

Research

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

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, 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; 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