is the consumer
and provide better care for themselves
Recent Posts
Empowered Health
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 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 12 – Core Muscles and Balance
Strengthening your core could be one way to fight off chronic back pain. Dr. John Srbely DC, PhD is a researcher from the University of Guelph who is studying abdominal muscles and their relationship...
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...








