Daniel Bonanno

Daniel Bonanno is a Senior Lecturer in Podiatry at La Trobe University's School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. He serves as the Graduate Research Coordinator for Podiatry and Prosthetics & Orthotics and maintains active roles in professional organizations including Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia (SEPA), where he serves as Victorian Director.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Podiatry (2019) from La Trobe University
• Graduate Diploma in Research Methods (2010) from La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) (2001) from La Trobe University

Daniel specializes in the management and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle in physically active populations, with particular expertise in foot orthoses for injury prevention. His research focuses on laboratory-based biomechanical studies and clinical trials examining running retraining, foot orthoses, and athletic footwear. His work spans sports medicine, injury prevention, military health applications, and systematic reviews of clinical interventions.

His publication record shows a strong trend toward evidence-based podiatric medicine, with numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses that inform clinical practice. His research bridges biomechanics, sports medicine, and clinical podiatry with practical applications for injury prevention and treatment.

Daniel has received significant recognition for his scholarly work, most notably the prestigious Nancy Millis Medal for his exceptional PhD thesis on foot orthoses to prevent injuries in military recruits.

• Nancy Millis Medal for PhD thesis

As an academic supervisor, Daniel has successfully guided eight Honours students to completion and currently mentors two PhD students and two Honours students. His research projects often involve collaborations with colleagues across disciplines, focusing on practical applications of biomechanical research to improve foot and ankle health outcomes. His current funded research includes the "Pressure-relieving properties of shoe inserts in children with heel pain" project (2024-2025).

Daniel maintains active roles in research dissemination as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, where he previously served as Associate Editor from 2017 to 2023. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in podiatry through rigorous scientific investigation and scholarly communication.