Greg Dea

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Join date: Apr 19, 2019

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I am a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist with 25 years of experience serving individuals worldwide!

I am passionate about success and adventure. I have lived and worked as a sports physiotherapist in five countries, taught in ten, and traveled to over thirty, exploring the most challenging athletic environments to understand what consistently results in success, efficiency, and safety. Additionally, I have conducted seminars internationally on advanced palpation, clinical integration, and lymphatic and visceral manual therapy techniques.

I now dedicate myself to supporting weekend warriors, parents, and aspiring sports and adventure champions!

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Jan 2, 2026 ∙ 4 min

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 app, press...

Dec 31, 2025 ∙ 3 min

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 intelligently . This...

Dec 31, 2025 ∙ 3 min

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 than before. A...