Cancer touches the lives of an increasing number of Australians each year. A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event for the patient and their family and friends. Advancements in medical treatments mean that the number of cancer survivors is also increasing, and quality survivorship care is becoming a focus of attention for healthcare professionals […]
Four Common Preconceptions about Back and Neck Pain Unveiled and Explained. Most people at some stage in their lives will experience back or neck pain to a degree. It’s really quite common. Some of us will initially seek appropriate treatment, however, let’s face it, at one point or another we’ve all asked Google to diagnose us […]
Cormac is the latest addition to our team, based in our Kingston, New Town and Hobart centres. Cormac is an AEP (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) of 6 years, having worked in a spinal cord injury recovery centre in Melbourne and an Exercise Physiology clinic. Cormac also ran his own Exercise Physiology business working directly with GP’s […]
Alex is one of our wonderful Leap Health physiotherapists. Alex is based in our Hobart and Rosny practices, delivering our clients professional, educated and tailored physiotherapy treatment to help them get back into action as soon as possible after injury or illness. Alex is driven by a desire to help people and will go above […]
Sophie is our Leap Health dietitian extraordinaire! Sophie travels between our Hobart, New Town, Kingston and Huonville practices to bring our clients professional, educated and tailored dietetic solutions for every client. She is passionate about arming people with practical and informative knowledge about food to help people achieve their goals! Sophie is particularly interested in […]
Daffodil bulbs are sprouting and the sun is beginning to shine—spring has finally arrived in Tasmania, and with new season produce available, now is the perfect time for a fresh outlook on healthy eating. In Tasmania, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to local and organic produce, so the time is ripe to get […]
At Leap Health we are driven by a passion to help people function at the best of their ability as soon as possible after injury or illness. This mission is one that drives us every day and now we are able to help more people live their best life. We are very excited to announce […]
At Leap Health we love to get involved in our local community and use our expertise to benefit others. One of our Physiotherapists, Mark Pennington from the Rosny Park clinic is involved in a very exciting club within our community. The University of Tasmania has recently unveiled a women’s rugby side, the University of Tasmania […]
Leap Health are proud to offer a Hobart Podiatrist service at the Leap Health Huonville practice. Leap offer podiatry services dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of injuries and conditions of the foot, ankle and lower limb. Our Hobart Podiatrists specialise in caring for clients of any age that are suffering problems such […]
Our feet are often the most used and abused part of our bodies. On average our feet absorb up to 4 times our body weight during everyday walking and 10 times during high impact activities such as running and most sports. This is a lot of force, often its too much, and our feet might […]