Benjamin Adams, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where he also serves as Director of the Physical Therapy Residency Programs. After several years of clinical practice in outpatient orthopedics, Dr. Adams transitioned to a research role with the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine while completing his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. His current research at the IHP focuses on developing targeted screening and intervention strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, with a particular emphasis on applying large-scale data analytics to guide clinical decision-making.
- BS Neuroscience, University of Rochester
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Emory University
- PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Military medicine
- Orthopedics & Sports medicine
- Epidemiology
Dr. Adams’ research interests span orthopedics and sports medicine, large-scale data analytics, and advanced statistical modeling. His work leverages population-level datasets to identify factors influencing musculoskeletal injury risk, recovery, and long-term outcomes. By integrating clinical, biomechanical, and epidemiologic perspectives, Dr. Adams aims to inform evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation across various patient populations. He actively collaborates with other faculty at the IHP, clinicians within the MGB system, and research teams such as the Center for Sports Performance and Research to translate data-driven insights into improved clinical practice.
Dr. Adams has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Adams' publications in his CV.
Timing of Outcomes and Expectations After Knee Surgery in the US Military: A Systematic Review
Predicting Postoperative Injury and Military Discharge Status After Knee Surgery in the US Army
In addition, Dr. Adams regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see his CV for a complete list of presentations.
A Whole Person Approach to Injury Surveillance Among Servicemembers. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim CA.
Implementing Holistic Factors into Injury Surveillance Protocols: Challenges and Opportunities. APTA Massachusetts PT Annual Conference, Norwood MA.
Interrupting the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve by Using an Integrated Cross-Curricular Anatomy Thread. ACAPT Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, Oakland CA.
Risks Associated with Injury in Soldiers Following Knee Surgeries at On-post Versus Off-post Facilities. International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance, London UK.
Peak Injury Risk Timeframes in U.S. Army Soldiers after Knee Surgery. ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver CO.
