MMMH and MC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

06/04/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 20,000 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺?

Your lungs are your only internal organs in constant, direct contact with the outside world. While we often prioritize diet and exercise, the quality of the air we breathe is just as vital.

With 99% of the global population breathing air that exceeds WHO safety limits, protecting our respiratory health has never been more urgent.

3 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒔:

1. Move Strategically: Avoid peak traffic fumes by exercising in green spaces away from busy roads.

2. Purify Your Sanctuary: Maintain a smoke-free, dust-reduced home to keep indoor air crisp.

3. Advocate for Change: Support local initiatives for expanded urban greenery and cleaner transit.

𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚—𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙. 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙨.

24/03/2026

Today, March 24, 2026, we observe World TB Day.

Tuberculosis remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases — yet it is preventable and curable.

Through early detection, equitable access to treatment, and community awareness, Yes! We Can End TB.

Join us in raising awareness and supporting TB elimination efforts. 🫁 💊

23/03/2026

Hindi man madali ang buhay pagkatapos ng Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), pero may pag-asa. 💙

Sa tulong ng Physical Therapy, unti-unting bumabalik ang galaw, lakas, at tiwala sa sarili.

Laban lang - one step at a time. 💪

(c: Z, Nics, Des, Hana)

20/03/2026

Resharing this informatics because TODAY is the Trisomy21 Awareness Day..

18/02/2026

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

This Heart Month, let’s remember that caring for your lungs is also caring for your heart.

Movement, proper breathing, and healthy habits matter—because the heart and lungs work best when protected together. 💘🫀🫁

Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

09/02/2026

-Ang Hydrocephalus ay isang kondisyong neurologikal na dulot ng labis na pag-ipon ng cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sa utak, na maaaring magdulot ng pagtaas ng intracranial pressure at pagkaantala sa motor at functional development ng bata.

-Mahalaga ang papel ng Physical Therapy sa rehabilitasyon ng mga pasyenteng may hydrocephalus upang mapabuti ang gross motor skills, balanse, lakas ng kalamnan, at functional independence, gayundin ang pag-iwas sa mga sekundaryang komplikasyon.

-Maagang interbensyon at tamang rehabilitasyon ang susi sa mas maayos na kalidad ng buhay.

Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays!!! 🥂🧨🎆

22/12/2025

FYI po….

𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐇𝐌𝐂 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘📣📣📣
December 3, 2025

In observance of the following holiday proclamations, there will be NO OPD Consultations on:

December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 30 - Rizal Day
December 31 - New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2026 - New Year’s Day

For appointments & other updates, download the My Health App at https://eclinic2.mmmhmc.net/my-health

05/12/2025

May problema ka ba sa tulog?
Maaaring ito ay Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Ang Obstructive Sleep Apnea ay isang karaniwang kondisyon kung saan paulit-ulit na humihinto ang paghinga habang natutulog dahil sa pagbabara ng daanan ng hangin.

📍Mga palatandaan:
🔹 Malakas na hilik
🔹 Paghingal o pagkagising sa gitna ng tulog
🔹 Matinding antok sa araw
🔹 Hirap mag-concentrate
🔹 Mataas na presyon ng dugo

Hindi lang ito simpleng hilik — maaari itong magdulot ng seryosong epekto sa puso, utak, at kalidad ng buhay.

Kung nararanasan mo ito, magpakonsulta agad sa espesyalista.

Ang maayos na tulog ay mahalaga para sa isang malusog na katawan at isipan!

Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center-Public Health Unit

25/11/2025

C.A.R.E. (Continuum, Assessment, Rehabilitation, Excellence) in Rehabilitation: Continuum to Return to Function at MMMH-MC

Four physical therapists from MMMH-MC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation proudly presented the hospital’s comprehensive rehabilitation care continuum during a focused symposium at the Philippine Physical Therapy Association's (PPTA) IMPETUS National Convention 2025, held last November 22–23 at Century Park Hotel, Manila.

The speakers — Avigaile L. Cabanos, PTRP (Chief Physical Therapist), Princess Edelweiss M. Corpuz, MPT, PTRP (Pulmonary Rehab Team Leader), Reinville J. Bocoboc, PTRP (Orthopedic-Pain Rehab Team Leader), and Mark Aldrin T. Santos, PTRP (Sports Rehab Therapist) — highlighted the department’s best practices in delivering a comprehensive and coordinated rehab process.

They showcased how MMMH-MC ensures continuity of care across all phases: from early mobilization during inpatient stay, to functional rehabilitation in outpatient services, and into the maintenance and wellness programs at the Sports Medicine Section. This unique, patient-centered rehabilitation framework was well-applauded and appreciated by symposium attendees.

Together with Maria Sincera G. Bunye, PTRP, MBA, the team proudly represented MMMH-MC Physical Therapy excellence on the national stage.

19/11/2025

World COPD Day

Every 3rd Wednesday of November, we come together to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung condition that affects millions worldwide.

This global campaign:
✅ Highlights the impact of COPD
✅ Promotes early diagnosis and prevention
✅ Encourages better management and care

Organized by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, World COPD Day unites health workers, educators, and communities in spreading knowledge and hope.

Each year comes with a new theme to spark action and inspire change.

Let’s work together to help more people breathe easier.