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ProfessorSchool of Physical TherapyWestern University

Dianne Bryant

Professor

School of Physical Therapy

Faculty of Health Sciences

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

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26 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 4 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 6 research grants (6 CIHR), most recently in 2025.
Supervised 1 trainee who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2021.

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Publications

2,722

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Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Acl Reconstruction Bone Patellar Tendon Bone Graft Graft Failure Graft Selection Instability Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Morbidity

Latest papers

Effusion and synovial hyperplasia: Distinct constructs in early and late-stage knee OA.
Osteoarthritis imaging · 2026
Quality-of-life outcomes and osteoarthritis development at 10-years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A large randomized clinical trial comparing patellar tendon, hamstring tendon and double-bundle grafts
Journal of ISAKOS · 2026 · senior author
Adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of a protective mental health intervention (Resilient minds) for Canadian volunteer firefighters
Comprehensive Psychiatry · 2026

All 75 publications

Latest funding

LEVEL UP: LEVeraging Enhanced Rehabilitation to ELevate Postoperative Outcomes After Total Knee Replacement: A pilot randomized controlled trial
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
$237,150
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Bone Patellar Bone or Quad Tendon Autograft with or without Lateral Extra Articular Tenodesis in Individuals who are at High Risk of Graft Failure (STABILITY 2)
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$508,724
Does the addition of a lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) to an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) increase the incidence of lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis?
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$646,424

All 12 grants and awards

75 publications.

Effusion and synovial hyperplasia: Distinct constructs in early and late-stage knee OA.

Dima R, Birmingham T, Philpott H, Bryant D, Fenster A, Appleton CT

Osteoarthritis imaging2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ostima.2026.100468 PMID: 42635962

Quality-of-life outcomes and osteoarthritis development at 10-years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A large randomized clinical trial comparing patellar tendon, hamstring tendon and double-bundle grafts

Mohtadi N, Chan D, Hunter D, Bertiche P, Marmura H, Bryant D

Journal of ISAKOS2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101220

Adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of a protective mental health intervention (Resilient minds) for Canadian volunteer firefighters

MacDermid JC, Killip SC, Brazil A, Lomotan M, Fraser S, Bryant D, Cramm H, Carleton RN

Comprehensive Psychiatry20261 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2025.152643

Barriers and facilitators to knowledge and awareness around sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)–related preventive measures among Black populations across Canada: a systematic review

Girmay B, Strong SL, Bryant D, Ezezika O

Canadian Journal of Public Health2026

DOI: 10.17269/s41997-025-01069-7

Indications for Lateral Extra-articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament–Reconstructed Knee: Part I of an International Consensus Statement

Sonnery-Cottet B, Carrozzo A, Saithna A, Monaco E, Vieira TD, Musahl V, Getgood A, Helito CP, Panel TIE, Bedi A

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy And Related202569 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2025.06.012

Extrusion After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Is Lower or Equal With Bony Compared With Soft-Tissue Root Fixation: A Systematic Review

Beel W, Firth AD, Tulloch S, Abdelrehman T, Olotu O, Bryant D, Getgood A

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy And Related202516 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.045

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Patient and Clinician Preferences When Designing Preoperative Education Programs

Furtado R, MacDermid JC, Ziebart C, Bryant D, Faber KJ

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice20256 citations

DOI: 10.1111/jep.14259

Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol

Thornton J, Barton KI, Churchill L, Schulz JM, Bryant D, Ambrose A, Hart HF, Stephenson D, Zou G, Correa S

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open20253 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100586

Preoperative rehabilitation and education program for surgery (PREPS): A pilot randomized control trial protocol

Furtado R, MacDermid JC, Bryant D, Faber KJ

Hand Therapy20251 citations

DOI: 10.1177/17589983251345393

Barriers and facilitators of messaging platforms as a means of maternal support and care in rural communities: A systematic review

Rahman S, Okolie A, Bryant D, Ameyaw EK, Ezezika O

PLoS ONE20251 citations

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0336168

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Dear Professor Bryant, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Effusion and synovial hyperplasia: Distinct constructs in early and late-stage knee OA." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Bone Patellar Bone or Quad Tendon Autograft with or without Lateral Extra Articular Tenodesis in Individuals who are at High Risk of Graft Failure (STABILITY 2)" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Dianne Bryant

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Effusion and synovial hyperplasia: Distinct constructs in early and late-stage knee OA.

Quality-of-life outcomes and osteoarthritis development at 10-years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A large randomized clinical trial comparing patellar tendon, hamstring tendon and double-bundle grafts

Adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of a protective mental health intervention (Resilient minds) for Canadian volunteer firefighters

Barriers and facilitators to knowledge and awareness around sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)–related preventive measures among Black populations across Canada: a systematic review

Indications for Lateral Extra-articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament–Reconstructed Knee: Part I of an International Consensus Statement

Extrusion After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Is Lower or Equal With Bony Compared With Soft-Tissue Root Fixation: A Systematic Review

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Patient and Clinician Preferences When Designing Preoperative Education Programs

Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol

Preoperative rehabilitation and education program for surgery (PREPS): A pilot randomized control trial protocol

Barriers and facilitators of messaging platforms as a means of maternal support and care in rural communities: A systematic review

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