Melbourne Athletic Development

22/10/2025

We’re all about turning strength into speed, power and performance. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Feel like you’re losing your edge in the field, court or track? Ready to move faster, hit harder and dominate your sport?

Book a strength & conditioning session today we’ll design your training to elevate your game and unlock the explosive power 💥 💥

19/10/2025

Why do we supervise every lift in our rehab gym? Because when you’re recovering from an injury, every rep counts and the right supervision makes the difference 👀

We can ensure your alignment is solid, the correct muscles are doing the work, and you’re progressing with confidence 🏋️‍♂️

From rehab to performance, we’ve got you covered!

If you’re injured and unsure what gym exercises are effective in your recovery, come see us today and let’s rebuild your strength 💪

13/10/2025

Deadlifts, squats, cleans - no matter your lift, your back needs protection… here’s what most athletes miss:
1️⃣ Proper hinge mechanics
2️⃣ Solid bracing under load
Watch physio James break it down so you can lift stronger, longer, safer

05/10/2025

Three mistakes we see all the time when people try to hinge in the gym:
1️⃣ Crashing through the lower back
2️⃣ Losing ground contact & rolling out
3️⃣ Folding forward and letting the weight drift away

Getting a sore back every time you hinge? One of these reasons is likely the culprit.
Swing by and let us fix your form here at MAD 💪 Book via the link in our bio or head to our website!!

18/06/2025

Joining the MAD team is James!

James is a keen footballer in winter and cricket physio in Summer! He is also a competitive Olympic lifter and CrossFit gym owner 💪 🏋️‍♂️

James’s key areas include:
• Side strains
• Achilles
• Hamstring/Calf/Quad/Shoulder injuries
• Back pain

James is now available for bookings in the clinic Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Friday

Ready to get moving again? Book a session with James today 💥

11/02/2025

We have the Fascial Manipulation Introductory Workshop coming up soon on Saturday, 22nd February. This workshop covers the foundations of the Fascial Manipulation Method, including:

- Identifying the deep muscular fascia, including understanding how to differentiate fascial vs muscular pain
- Palpation of the deep fascia, including how to differentiate fascial from muscle tissue
- Identifying clinical markers of fascial related dysfunction and pain, and how to integrate into physiotherapy practice
- Common clinical presentations indicative of myofascial pain, and the use of palpatory techniques to determine fascia as the source of pain
- Treatment modalities to restore fascial biomechanics

For further information, please use the link below:

MAD Education, in conjunction with the Fascial Manipulation Institute presents a Fascial Manipulation Workshop: A Guide to the Human Fascial System

27/01/2025

For those interested, we have several Fascial Manipulation workshop and courses coming in 2025. I have made a brief video for those of you wanting to find out more about the method, including information about what is included in the PD events. Details below:

Fascial Manipulation Introductory Workshop
- Saturday, 22nd February 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
- 1-day workshop introducing the key components of the Fascial Manipulation method, including the anatomy, palpation and pathophysiological changes that occur to the fascial system

Fascial Manipulation Level 1b Course
- Friday, 14th to Sunday, 16th March 2025
- This is a hybrid course comprised of both online and face-to-face practical lessons teaching the foundations of the Fascial Manipulation Method
- This course teaches the complete map of the myofascial sequences through the identification of the Centres of Coordination (i.e. myofascial unit). It provides the foundation to how to formulate hypotheses, use palpation verification and treatment for myofascial pain and fascial-related disorders

To find out more information about the Fascial Manipulation introductory workshop or the Level 1 course, please use the link below:

https://www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au/fascial-manipulation/

18/12/2024

How do we optimise resistance training parameters to help tendinopathic Achilles tendons adapt?

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15/12/2024

We had Nick Winkelman, head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union on the Lateral Think Podcast to discuss his journey in coaching, the significance of cueing in athletic performance, and the impact of internal versus external cues on movement. He emphasises the importance of the moment before movement, the challenges in quantifying coaching effectiveness, and the current literature on cueing strategies. The conversation delves into the neurophysiological mechanisms behind cueing and the implications for skill development in athletes.

https://www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au/podcast/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDqdTSoqVWA

In this episode of the Lateral Think Podcast, Nick Winkelman, head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union, discusses his jour...

12/12/2024

School holidays = A great time to get in and test your strength so we can build programs over the holidays 💪

11/12/2024

Is deceleration assessment and training important for injury prevention?

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