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Hello and kamusta to you all. Welcome to the official website of the Philippine American Physiatrist Association (PAPA). We are thrilled to have you here. Here at PAPA, we are more than just a professional organization. We are a 501c3 organization made up of a community of physiatrists, united by the common goal of embodying the bayanihan spirit to nurture the Philippine American community through the field of physiatry. Explore our site, read more about who we are and our initiatives.

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation is the medical specialty that restores function. As physicians of this specialty, we are physiatrists.

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association1 week ago

🦿 April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month 🧡

Over 2 million people in the U.S. live with limb loss or limb difference—and every day, over 500 more undergo an amputation.

As PM&R physicians, we’re here to empower individuals with limb loss to reclaim mobility, independence, and quality of life through comprehensive rehabilitation, adaptive technology, and person-centered care.

This month, we honor the resilience of our patients and push for greater awareness, access, and innovation in limb loss care.

✅ Prevention matters—managing diabetes and vascular health is key.
✅ Rehab is powerful—early prosthetic training and therapy can transform outcomes.
✅ Inclusion is essential—amputees deserve to thrive, not just survive.

#LimbLossAwareness #PMR #Physiatry #RehabMedicine #AmputeeStrong #AdaptiveLiving #LimbDifferenceAwareness

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association2 weeks ago

Today is April 11th and today it is World Parkinson’s Day. Swipe through our post to learn more about Parkinson’s and how PM&R helps those with Parkinson’s.

#parkinsonsdisease #parkinson #parkinsons #rehabmedicine #pmr

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