Dr Ben Schram
Dr Ben Schram is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University and serves as the 2IC and Research and Data Coordinator for the Tactical Research Unit. With a PhD in Physiotherapy and a background in exercise science, Dr Schram’s work focuses on optimizing health, performance, and safety for tactical populations such as military, police, and emergency services personnel.
He has been successful in obtaining nearly $2 million in funding, investigating injury reduction, profiling fitness and occupational performance standards, particularly for specialist police. Dr Schram has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and collaborates with international agencies to improve evidence-based practices for tactical readiness. In addition to his research, Dr Schram has over 13 years of teaching experience in Bond’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program, specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitative exercise.