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Performance Testing at Leap Healthcare
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Director, Physiotherapist. Doctor of Physiotherapy B.Ex.Sc
Daniel White-Alikakos is the Director and Lead Physiotherapist at Leap Healthcare in Mount Waverley, where he helps clients recover from injury, improve movement, and return to the activities they love. Holding a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Daniel specialises in sports injury rehabilitation, running assessments, and strength-based recovery programs. With over a decade of clinical experience and a background as an elite-level sprinter, he delivers evidence-based care tailored to athletes and active individuals of all levels.
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At Leap Healthcare in Mount Waverley, we believe better results come from better data. That’s why we use advanced performance testing technology to measure your strength, control and recovery with precision. This helps you move forward with confidence.
Whether you're returning from injury, improving athletic performance or building resilience, our testing services provide objective, personalised insights to guide your next steps.
Why Use Performance Testing?
Rehabilitation and performance should not rely on guesswork. With clinical-grade tools from VALD Performance, we assess exactly how your body is functioning and where it needs to improve.
By combining real-time data with expert physiotherapy, we help you:
Identify strength or movement deficits
Track rehab progress with precision
Support safe return-to-sport decisions
Personalise your strength or training plan
Our Technology: VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo
At Leap Healthcare, we’ve invested in two of VALD’s most advanced systems.
ForceDecks Dual Force Platforms
Used to measure:
Bilateral and unilateral force output
Power, stability and jump mechanics
Asymmetries and neuromuscular readiness
Rate of force development and fatigue profiling
VALD Dynamo
A handheld device used for:
Joint-specific strength and torque testing
Muscle performance metrics such as hamstrings, shoulders and grip strength
Range of motion measurements across major joints
Tracking muscle recovery post-injury or surgery
What Can We Test?
Common ForceDecks Tests
Countermovement Jump (CMJ): Assesses explosive power, asymmetry and readiness
Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull: Measures maximum force and strength capacity
Single-Leg Squat and Hop Tests: Ideal for lower limb and ACL rehab
Drop Jump and Landing Analysis: Evaluates landing control and reactivity
Common Dynamo Tests
Hamstring and Quad Strength: Essential for ACL and return-to-sport planning
Hip Abduction and Adduction: Used in groin rehab and field sport performance
Shoulder Rotation Strength: Critical for swimmers, throwers and gym users
Grip Strength: Assesses general strength and neurological function
Joint Range of Motion: Helps identify stiffness or movement restrictions
Who Is Performance Testing For?
Our VALD-based testing is suitable for:
Athletes: Pre-season screening, performance tracking and return-to-play clearance
Injury recovery clients: Identifying imbalances and measuring strength improvements
Reformer Pilates clients: Spotting control or alignment issues
Strength training clients: Objective progress tracking
Everyday movers: Injury prevention and movement optimisation
Why Choose Leap Healthcare?
We don’t just collect your data. We apply it. Our physiotherapists use your test results to shape your rehab, strength or movement plan in real time. This means more effective treatment, measurable improvements and informed progression.
What you can expect:
Integrated rehab and performance care
Personalised reports and re-testing cycles
Technology trusted by professional athletes and elite sporting clubs
One-on-one support in our Mount Waverley clinic
Book Your Performance Testing Appointment
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, training for sport or aiming to improve movement for life, performance testing at Leap Healthcare gives you clarity, direction and results.
Book your VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo testing session in Mount Waverley today.
📞 Call (03) 8512 9958
📍 Or book online to get started