Personal profile
Research interests
My role in the Tactical Research Unit is the research and data-coordinator. My research interest is focussed on maximising the health and wellbeing of tactical personnel. My previous military training with the Australian Army has allowed me a unique insight into the complex demands of the tactical operator, facilitating a greater understanding of our current body of tactical research.
My research focus has been in injury epidemiology, injury minimisation strategies, validating fitness standards, deconstructing the physical and physiological demands of tactical occupations and creating strategies to maximising performance of occupational tasks.
Statement for HDR students
We are currently accepting PhD students for projects related to improving the health and wellbeing of tactical personnel.
Education/Academic qualification
Physiotherapy, PhD
Award Date: 13 Feb 2016
Physiotherapy, Doctor of Physiotherapy
Award Date: 9 Jun 2012
Exercise Science, Bachelor of Exercise Science, Griffith University
Award Date: 11 Dec 2007
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Can competence achievability in Law Enforcement skills training be defined and quantified?
Orr, R. (HDR Supervisor), Schram, B. (HDR Supervisor), Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (HDR Supervisor) & Andrews, N. (HDR Student)
1/09/21 → 17/01/29
Project: HDR Student Project
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Physiological response in virtual reality (VR) simulated combat: Veterans vs Novices
Canetti, E. (Project Lead), Orr, R. (Chief Investigator) & Schram, B. (Chief Investigator)
24/07/19 → …
Project: Research
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Factors affecting Tactical Decision Making in Police Officers
Schram, B. (Project Roles), Orr, R. (Project Roles) & Canetti, E. (Project Roles)
10/01/22 → 8/01/24
Project: Research
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Identifying which neuromuscular strength and power requirements are essential for law enforcement candidates pursuing specialist police selection
Orr, R. (HDR Supervisor), Schram, B. (HDR Supervisor), Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (HDR Supervisor) & Robinson, J. (HDR Student)
1/10/21 → 6/10/25
Project: HDR Student Project
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Predicting job performance by measuring fatigue levels in emergency services
Marvin, G. (HDR Student), Schram, B. (HDR Supervisor), Orr, R. (HDR Supervisor) & Fontenelle Dumans Canetti, E. (HDR Supervisor)
1/10/21 → 31/12/23
Project: HDR Student Project
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Profiling a five-day Specialist Police Selection Course
Schram, B., Canetti, E. & Orr, R. M., 2 Apr 2026, 22 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › Research
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Profiling loads worn by a state police service while on duty
Orr, R. M., Kidd, D., Canetti, E. & Schram, B., 13 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Work (Reading, Mass.). p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Reframing the "Tactical Athlete": Implications for Operational Readiness and Support A Narrative Review
Schram, B., Robinson, J., Irving, S. D., Dawes, J., Lockie, R. & Orr, R., 27 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Relationship Between Age and Performance of Police Tactical Group Candidates and Officers Completing an Occupationally Relevant Specialist Police Physical Assessment
Irving, S. D., Robinson, J., Schram, B., Pope, R. & Orr, R., 3 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Special Operations Medicine. 26, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Relationships between an occupationally relevant specialist police physical assessment and unloaded and loaded longer duration events
Irving, S., Schram, B., Pope, R., Robinson, J. & Orr, R. M., 27 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: SportLogia. p. 19-29 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Michael Lee - For Reaching Peak Potential is it better to training athletes for altitude or select athletes from altitude natives: A Scoping Review
Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Orr, R. (Supervisor)
Aug 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Chloe Cox - Physical Training as a Cause of Injury in the Military: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Orr, R. (Supervisor)
Aug 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Eric Mitchell - Comparing Outcomes of Altitude Training and Intermittent Hypoxic Training on Aerobic Capacity in Land-Based Endurance Athletes: A Scoping Review
Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Orr, R. (Supervisor)
Aug 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Sam Walker - For Reaching Peak Potential is it better to training athletes for altitude or select athletes from altitude natives: A Scoping Review
Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Orr, R. (Supervisor)
Aug 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Jaslin Sawatzky - Comparing Outcomes of Altitude Training and Intermittent Hypoxic Training on Aerobic Capacity in Land-Based Endurance Athletes: A Scoping Review
Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Orr, R. (Supervisor)
Aug 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
Press/Media
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Apple podcast: Episode 1002 - Impact of kettlebell training with older adults: the BELL trial
Keogh, J., Meigh, N., Schram, B. & Hing, W.
22/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Tactical Research Unit of Bond University Researches Defence Force and Emergency Services Equipment Load Impact
15/10/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Student theses
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Stand up paddle boarding: an analysis of a new sport and recreational activity
Schram, B. (Author), Hing, W. A. (Supervisor) & Climstein, M. (Supervisor), 13 Feb 2016Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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