Research & insights.
Evidence summaries, clinical commentary, and practical guides from the Adapt team. Written for patients and health professionals alike.
Why Training Frequency Matters More Than Session Length
The research on musculoskeletal rehab is pretty consistent: three to five exposures per week outperforms one hour once a week, regardless of what you do in that hour. Here's what the evidence says and what it means for how Adapt programmes rehab.
James Bowen
Feb 2026 · 6 min read
What VALD ForceDecks Tell Us About ACL Readiness
Limb symmetry index, peak force, and reactive strength index — three numbers that tell you more about return-to-sport readiness than any subjective assessment. We use ForceDecks as a standard part of our ACL protocol.
James Bowen
Feb 2026 · 8 min read
Exercise Before Everything: The Evidence for Movement in Chronic Back Pain
Passive treatments for back pain have a poor evidence base. Exercise — specifically progressive loading — has a strong one. This article looks at why, and what that means for how we approach back pain at Adapt.
Sam Baylis
Jan 2026 · 7 min read
Muscle Mass and Longevity: What the Data Says for Adults Over 40
Lean muscle mass is one of the best predictors of long-term health outcomes. It's also the hardest thing to rebuild once you've lost it. We look at the evidence and what it means for how to train in your forties and beyond.
Carla Sullivan-Myers
Dec 2025 · 5 min read
Claiming Physio and Exercise Physiology Through Your Health Fund
Understanding how Australian health fund extras work for allied health can save members real money. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what's claimable, how to claim, and what to look for in your policy.
Carla Sullivan-Myers
Nov 2025 · 4 min read