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Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 21 – Upright MRI
When it comes to taking images of the spine, it makes sense to take them in the upright or "weight bearing" position. Drs. Brownlee and Ouimet discuss the benefits of weight bearing MRI for back pain...
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 3 – Spine Measurement
University of Alberta Associate Professor Dr. Greg Kawchuk explains the benefits of measuring of spinal function. His research is helping to develop new ways that clinicians can better communicate out...
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 4 – Informed Consent
Informed consent is more about letting you know about your treatment options. Dr. Don explains that as a patient, you must understand your diagnosis, treatment benefits, risks and alternatives....
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 5 – Minimizing Whiplash Injury
Dr. Jean Sébastien Blouin and Dr. Gunter Siegmund from UBC are investigating car crash injuries, primarily whiplash. Through their research they are uncovering ways to make car seats more effective a...








