Neil Chapman

Dr. Neil Chapman is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean - Clinical Services at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. His work focuses on sports medicine, injury rehabilitation, and neuromechanics of human muscle, particularly investigating residual force enhancement (rFE) to improve hamstring injury resilience and rehabilitation protocols.

His research explores how history-dependent muscle contractions can optimize injury recovery while leveraging the safety of isometric contractions. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

• External Position: Sessional Lecturer at Southern Cross University since 2010.
• Professional Membership: Member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia since 2005.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in biomechanics, with a focus on force analysis, hamstring injury prevention, and workplace musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Supervision activities include non-HDR students in physiotherapy and evidence-based practice research.