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Foundation Strength Training for Long-Term Progress - What You Need to Know Before You Start
Before you start Foundation Block 1 Foundation Block 1 is designed to be simple to follow , but that doesn’t mean it’s random or vague. Each session includes written guidance explaining why things are done a certain way. You don’t need to memorise it all — but understanding a few key ideas will help you get far more out of the program with less confusion, soreness, or second-guessing. This article gives you the short version . TL;DR — Read This First If you want to open the

Greg Dea
Jan 34 min read


How to Load the Patellar Tendon Without Making It Worse
Field athlete practising controlled landing to load the patellar tendon safely Patellar tendon pain creates a difficult training paradox. Athletes know they need load to stay strong and perform, but they also fear that loading the knee will make symptoms worse. As a result, training often swings between doing too much and doing too little — neither of which builds long-term resilience. The solution isn’t avoiding load. It’s learning how to load the patellar tendon intelligent

Greg Dea
Jan 1, 20263 min read


Training Through Patellar Tendon Pain: A Capacity-First Approach for Field Athletes
Field athlete training through patellar tendon pain using controlled landing mechanics Training through patellar tendon pain is a common challenge for field athletes who rely on repeated jumping, landing, and change of direction. Too often, the default advice is to rest, reduce load, or avoid jumping altogether. While this may settle symptoms temporarily, it rarely prepares the tendon for the real demands of sport. When training resumes, pain often returns — sometimes worse t

Greg Dea
Jan 1, 20263 min read


How to Make Yourself More Valuable in MSK Care
What if you could make yourself more valuable tomorrow — to your clinic, your team, and your patients? What if you could make yourself...

Greg Dea
Oct 5, 20256 min read


Calf Strain Risk Factors in Runners: Causes, Load & Prevention
Calf strains in runners happen when the calf–Achilles unit is asked to do more than it currently tolerates. Here’s the clean,...

Greg Dea
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Pain-Free ≠ Risk-Free: What Movement Screening Is Really Telling Us #musculoskeletal injury risk assessment
Musculoskeletal injury is one of the most common, costly, and persistent challenges across military, athletic, and clinical populations....

Greg Dea
Jun 29, 20253 min read
This unlocked my physical therapy career.... isn't it obvious now?
Dr Phil Plisky posted this pearl of a question. My answer is below. For me? The internet. I live a long way from.... (well I guess we...

Greg Dea
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Don't look lost when it comes to writing a "Better Vertical Jump" program.
Start with what you know about the athlete's movement ratings. Here’s a brief version of the article I wrote in 2017 “ Regional...

Greg Dea
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Subclinical Immune Symptoms Are Warning Signs: What Your Neck Might Be Telling You About Training, Stress, and Sleep
Ever feel that tight pinch or dull ache just under your jawline when you rotate and extend your neck to one side? That’s not just...

Greg Dea
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Smart Supersets and the Silent Brain: Recalibrating the Nervous System for High-Volume Training
Introduction: What China Women’s Volleyball Taught Me About Smarter Supersets When I was invited to work with the China Women's...

Greg Dea
May 29, 20255 min read


ACL Injury Prevention in AFL: A Tale of Missed Movement Clues and Career-Changing Injuries
ACL injuries continue to plague the AFL—affecting both rising stars and seasoned veterans. While some occur due to unavoidable contact,...

Greg Dea
May 29, 20253 min read


Beyond Load and Function: What Tendon Pain Is Really Telling Us
Defining Function in Tendon Rehab Professor Jill Cook writes , "There are clear [relationships] between structure, pain and function, and...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read


Hamstring Injury Risk in AFL: The Biomechanics of Kicking Leg Strain
Why Hamstring Injuries Happen on the Kicking Leg: The Overlooked Role of Quadriceps Tightness Quadriceps Mobility and Hamstring Injury...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read


🥑 Salmon & Avocado Recovery Meal: The Ultimate Post-Ride Refuel for Cyclists & Athletes
🏁 Why Athletes Need a Targeted Recovery Breakfast - and Why This Salmon Recovery Meal is Perfect Training tears down. Recovery builds...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20251 min read


Garlic for Athletes to Support Performance, Recovery, and Immune Support 🧄
How This Ancient Herb Supports Modern Athleticism. Previously I wrote a summary about several spices that are useful for athletes in...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read


Smart Spices for Recovery & Resilience: Science-Backed Benefits of Cinnamon, Turmeric, Ginger, Cumin & Black Pepper
(with Scientific References) As a graduate of the University of Melbourne in Science, I studied Human Metabolism and Nutrition. Long...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read


Functional Movement Screening: A Missing Link in Injury Prevention and Return to Sport
In elite sport and clinical practice alike, there’s a growing recognition that injury risk isn’t simply about contact, luck, or even...

Greg Dea
May 16, 20252 min read


💧 Hydration & Pain Relief: What Your Joints and Muscles Are Thirsty For
If you're dealing with joint stiffness, muscle aches, or just feeling like your body isn't moving the way it used to, you might be...

Greg Dea
May 15, 20252 min read


Energy Healing - Part 5: Coherence and Healing - How Synchronizing Heart and Brain Fields Influences Energy Therapy
Introduction When clients say they feel “instantly calmer” around certain practitioners, or that “something shifted” in the room before...

Greg Dea
May 11, 20254 min read


Energy Healing - Part 4: Manual Therapy Mechanisms - How Capacitor-Induced Charge and Grounding Influence Healing
Manual therapy mechanisms are often described in terms of tissue stretch, muscle release, or fascial glide. But beneath these mechanical...

Greg Dea
May 10, 20253 min read
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