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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 Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association23 hours ago
🧠 March is Brain Injury Awareness Month 🧠

⏱️ Every 9 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury. From concussions to severe trauma, brain injuries can impact memory, mobility, speech, and independence.

⚡️As physiatrists, we specialize in rehabilitating brain injury survivors—helping them regain strength, adapt to new challenges, and rediscover their potential.

Swipe through to learn more about Brain Injuries!

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago
🎶 March is Music Therapy Month!!! 🎶

Did you know that Music Therapy has tremendous benefits for patients in the rehabilitation setting? Swipe through to learn more about how Music Therapy can help our patients! 🙌🏽

Make sure to follow us to learn more about Music Therapy and Performing Arts Medicine! 🇵🇭

#musictherapy #musictherapy🎶 #musictherapymatters #musictherapyadvocacy #musictherapyawareness #musictherapyawarenessmonth