OPTIMISING RURAL MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH
Adnan Asger Ali, PhD candidate
The University of Sydney &
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Accelerate Physiotherapy, Canberra, Australia &
Chair of Business and Finance Committee,
International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists Incorporated (IFOMPT) &
Chair, National Musculoskeletal Committee,
Australian Physiotherapy Association
RESEARCHER PROFILE
Filmed in Canberra, Australia | September 2025
Adnan Asger Ali is a Director of Accelerate Physiotherapy and PhD candidate at The University of Sydney, where he is researching implementation strategies for musculoskeletal care pathways in rural Australia as part of the PACE-RURAL project.
Graduating from The University of Canberra, Adnan completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University and a Masters in Pain Management at The University of Sydney. He is one of few physiotherapists in Australia holding dual APA titles as both Musculoskeletal and Pain Physiotherapist.
A passionate advocate for physiotherapy, Adnan serves as Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s National Musculoskeletal Committee and sits on the Capital Health Network’s Clinical Council. His commitment to clinical excellence was recognised when he received Physiotherapist of the Year at the 2023 Allied Health Awards.
Adnan has extensive sports physiotherapy experience, currently working with Tennis Australia treating professional players on international tours and at The Australian Open. Through his research and clinical practice, he is dedicated to improving access to evidence-based musculoskeletal care for all Australians.
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CASE STUDY Role of Exercise in Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease
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Discovery of RANK Ligand’s role in bone metabolism and the immune system to treat osteoporosis
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Novel forms of brain stimulation & psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
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