{
  "id": 5363334,
  "title": "Physiotherapist urges Ghanaians to balance work with physical activity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/physiotherapist-urges-ghanaians-to-balance-work-with-physical-activity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:16:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/health/physiotherapist-urges/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "With the world getting ready to observe World Physiotherapy Day on September 8, 2026, Elizabeth Duah, a physiotherapist at Lekmah Hospital, has called on Ghanaians to integrate physical activity into their daily lives to ward off cardiovascular diseases and strokes. This health-focused day underscores the role of physiotherapists in aiding recovery from injuries, illnesses and disabilities, while pushing for healthier, more active lifestyles.\n\nOn Thursday's GTV Breakfast Show, Ms Duah expressed worry over the sedentary habits of many, especially those who spend extended periods seated at work. She pointed out that while people concentrate on their jobs, they often overlook their physical well-being, contributing to the increasing cases of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.\n\nMs Duah urged the public to consciously include physical activities in their everyday routines. She referenced the World Health Organization's recommendation that walking 10,000 steps a day can signify an active lifestyle. She noted that this could take around 30 minutes, depending on one's pace. Ms Duah also highlighted the significance of physical activity for children, stating that certain cardiovascular disease risk factors can begin in childhood. She encouraged parents and caregivers to instill active lifestyles in children from a young age, emphasizing that the way children are raised can significantly impact their health habits.",
  "summary": "By Jessica Korkor Oman As the world prepares to mark World Physiotherapy Day on September 8, 2026, physiotherapist at Lekmah Hospital, Elizabeth Duah, has urged Ghanaians to make physical activity part of their daily routines to help prevent cardiovascular diseases and stroke. World Physiotherapy Day provides an opportunity to highlight the important role physiotherapists play […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}