Preparing for the Summer Olympics

By : Desmond on : February 17, 2012

Preparing for the Summer Olympics Suzanne Leonard, reporter February 14, 2012 — The weather is one of many things that Olympic athletes have to be ready for. Gillis spends more than 40 hours a week preparing for the Olympics Eric …

CityTV – Good News: Boy with cerebral palsy walks on specialized treadmill

By : Desmond on : February 13, 2012

Watch Benjamin Williamson and LifeSpring Physiotherapy on CityTV: Benjamin Williamson and LifeSpring on CityTV

Defying gravity with a treadmill designed by NASA – The National Post

By : Desmond on : February 2, 2012

Tyler Anderson/National Post Benjamin Williamson, a 12-year-old cerebral palsy patient, high-fives his trainer, Ron O’Hare, while on an anti-gravity treadmill. Ben Kaplan, National Post · Jan. 31, 2012 |  Benjamin wears an orange polo shirt and a gold hoop earring. …

National Team Physiotherapist Ron O’Hare Joins Speed River Team

By : Desmond on : January 27, 2012

The Speed River Track and Field Club is honoured to welcome physiotherapist Ron O’Hare to their Integrated Support Team.  O’Hare brings a diverse skill set to the team through his background as owner/operator of LifesSpring Physiotherapy Clinic in Aurora.  O’Hare …

Running with Needles: Acupuncture

By : admin on : October 23, 2011

Desmond Fung, RPT, MSc.PT, H.BSc., CCAMA Senior Staff Physiotherapist – LifeSpring Physiotherapy Invented by the Chinese 2500 years ago, spread to Japan, Korea, Europe in 16th century 1995 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified acupuncture as a medical tool …