Dean graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy degree at The University of Queensland in 2010 after completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy.

 

Since graduating, Dean has travelled extensively with the Australian Triathlon and Australian Swimming Teams, covering 6 x World Championships, the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

 

Dean has also completed additional qualifications in Strength and Conditioning Coaching and Occupational Health Physiotherapy and is currently a Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

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Dean is also currently a contractor with the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) swimming program.

 

His special interests include:

• Shoulder and neck injuries

• Lower limb injuries

• Sporting injuries and return to training plans

• Orthopaedic rehabilitation

• Adolescent sports

• TMJ / jaw pain

 

During his downtime, Dean enjoys spending time with his wife and kids at the beach and an early morning surf or fish with mates.