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Advancing Performing Arts Health: Health Screening at the UP College of Music Using the DIVA Preparticipation Screening

The Performing Arts Medicine Advocates National Association of the Philippines (PAMANA PH) extends its sincere gratitude to the University of the Philippines College of Music for hosting a two-day students’ health screening event last September 9 and 10 in UP Diliman. In collaboration with the Philippine General Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (PGH DRM) and the UP College of Human Kinetics Sports Physical Therapy team , PAMANA PH screened dancers, instrument

Musicians Health

Sep 14, 2025

PAMANA PH Introduced to the World at the PAMA 43rd International Symposium

The Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) held its 43rd International Symposium in Washington, DC from July 10–13, 2025, with a pre-conference day on July 9—and PAMANA PH proudly congratulations Dr. Jennifer Yang for her active and impactful participation throughout the event. On the third day of the symposium, Dr. Yang fulfilled back-to-back presentation duties. She participated in an hour-long panel on adaptive dance, where she discussed clinical considerations in d

Jul 31, 2025

Injury Prevention at Artists En Pointe Dance Studio

PAMANA PH was honored to be invited by Artists En Pointe Dance Studio for their third Info Talk of the year, focusing on injury prevention for dancers. Led by Dr. Ria Mikhaella Panis—a dancer and rehabilitation medicine physician—the session emphasized safe dance practices for students and teachers, reinforcing the importance of proper technique, alignment, and body awareness in preventing injuries. We sincerely appreciate the studio owners for giving us the opportunity and t

Dance Medicine

Mar 30, 2025