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Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 20 – Flight Simulator Technology
How can a flight simulator help to uncover causes and treatments for back pain? Dr. Greg Kawchuk is a researcher at the University of Alberta who is using this technology to assist in breaking down th...
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 17 – Next Steps in Diagnosis
Dr. Jason Busse, chiropractic researcher at McMaster University is conducting studies that aim to better identify these variables so that it is easier to distinguish high-risk patients from those who...
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 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...








