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ABOUT TF ALLIED HEALTH
Complex thinking.
Simple execution.
Founded by Accredited Exercise Physiologist Dan McDonald, TF Allied Health translates exercise science into practical programs, useful education and individual clinical care.
DAN MCDONALD
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Clinical and occupational experience
BExSS · MClinExPhys · MHighPerfSport
Dan’s work spans clinical exercise physiology, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and occupational strength and conditioning.
His experience includes preparing people for demanding operational work, as well as supporting those managing pain, recovering from injury or returning to physical activity.
His experience also includes work with Queensland Police personnel in physical preparation, exercise education, injury mitigation and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
DEFENCE / 2018–2024
Fighter Fit
Dan spent approximately six years working in Defence on the Fighter Fit fighter-pilot injury mitigation program.
He supported fighter pilots through strength and conditioning, occupational physical preparation and injury mitigation, applying exercise science to the physical requirements of their work.
The work brought together musculoskeletal health and physical conditioning in a demanding operational environment.
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Current clinical practice
Dan’s current clinical work is predominantly with DVA patients. He also sees other suitable clinical clients and return-to-work cases.
Assessment considers the person’s symptoms, current strength and function, and the activities they need to manage. Exercise is prescribed and progressed accordingly.
His background in both preparation and rehabilitation informs this work: building strength and conditioning, while accounting for pain, injury and changes in physical ability.