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Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar heel pain, Plantar fasciopathy

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 […]

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Three tips to relieve lower back pain

Lower back pain is something we have or will likely experience at some point in our lives. Unfortunately for some of us, this can be a chronic injury that inhabits our ability to live life to its fullest. With this in mind, we have detailed three tips on how to assist relieve lower back pain […]

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Sydney to Canberra Ride for SIDS

On Friday the 7th of April to Saturday the 8th of April 2017 a large pack of cyclists will don their lycra and cycle from Sydney to Canberra. Why? To support families touched by stillbirth and SIDS. You may remember last year we encouraged you through our Facebook page to donate for this worthy charity ride. This […]

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Health tips for 2017

The start of 2017 is in full swing, and whilst we’re all aware that there are things we could cut back on to feel healthier, Leap Health Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centres has put together some health tips to inspire you to feel healthier in 2017. Often what gets forgotten when trying to feel healthier, is […]

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Rosny takes home silver award at Business Excellence Awards

In early December our wonderful Rosny team took home silver for the Clarence City Council/Business East Business Excellence Award – Community Contribution. An initiative of Clarence City Council and Business East, the Business Excellence Awards seek to reward excellence in overall business planning, management and operations. It is also a way to recognise great achievements […]

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Huonville Practice Opening!

We are excited to announce that Leap Health Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centres will be opening a new practice located in Huonville, Hobart! Opening in early February 2017, located at Shop 3, 63 Main Street Huonville, we will be offering the following services; Physiotherapy Dietitian Exercise physiology Massage therapy Hydrotherapy Sports screenings Exercise programs Post surgery rehab […]

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A focus on hand and wrists with Hilary Cromer

Hilary Cromer, one of our Physiotherapists at our Kingston Practice, has been specialising in treating hands and wrists since the 1980s. Hilary believes they are a central part of the body, is passionate about the way they impact our quality of life, and how she can help patients regaining full function of hands and wrists. […]

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Five minutes with Lara Matuszek

Having recently joined the Leap Health team, we are excited to have Lara Matuszek as one of our physiotherapists at our Kingston practice. Lara is passionate about empowering people with the right information to get them back to what they love doing and is even happier when she gets to be a part of that process. A flute player, futsal […]

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Five minutes with Ben Hayes

We’re happy to say that Ben Hayes joined the Leap Health team three and a half years ago. A born and raised in Tasmania, Ben completed his Masters of Physiotherapy on the Gold Coast and also holds a Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise and Sports Science) from UTAS. Ben is an avid sportsman, sports fan and now sports team physio […]

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Five minutes with Mark Pennington

Mark Pennington is a much loved member of our Leap Health Physiotherapy team. Mark is known for his passion for sports and physiotherapy. He is also known for going above and beyond to ensure fantastic outcomes and results for his clients. Originally from Queensland, Mark can often be found exploring natural areas around Hobart and beyond […]

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