Pointe of No Return? The Biomechanics and Pathology of Ballet’s Iconic Shoe*

We did a thing last Friday! The in-person and online audience spent a rainy morning learning about ballet pointe shoes, and how they work with (and sometimes against) the dancer – creating beautiful, lyrical lines while subjecting the musculoskeletal system to forces that can potentially cause injury and pain… but #performingartsmedicine (PAM) and #dancemedicine and […]

Journeying to Manila, Part 3 of 3: Flying, Arrival in MNL, and Travel to the Hotel

Read part 1 and part 2 to get caught up. Flying and Arrival The flight was pretty uneventful, as you would like flights to be. To comply with COVID-19 protocols, the flight attendants wore personal protective equipment (PPE) which included goggles, a mask and a protective gown. All passengers were asked to wear masks for […]

Journeying to Manila, Part 2 of 3: OneHealthPass and the Sydney Airport

Part 2 of my travel experience flying to Manila. Read part 1 here. OneHealthPass The Philippine Bureau of Quarantine has a system called OneHealthPass, through which they gather all your necessary documents and trace your movements through the various health stations at the Manila airport. While you can register for this and create a profile […]