In this episode of 30 Minutes with Nkwen Baptist Hospital, host MC Shofola sits down with Ambe Fabrice, Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, to commemorate World Physiotherapy Day and explore the life-saving role of physical therapy in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Key Highlights & Takeaways:

• Understanding Physiotherapy: Discover how therapeutic exercise and physical rehabilitation restore movement, improve functional independence, and elevate overall quality of life.
• The Body’s "Second Heart": Learn how the calf muscles act as a secondary pump to return blood to the heart and why active movement prevents venous insufficiency and circulatory complications.
• WHO Physical Activity Guidelines: Practical advice on achieving the recommended 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise—even with a demanding 9-to-5 schedule.
• Rehabilitation After Stroke: Insights into early-stage physical therapy, from bed mobility and joint preservation to balance training and walking again.
• Recognizing Cardiovascular Warning Signs: Critical symptoms like sudden severe chest pain, shortness of breath, loss of speech, or localized weakness that demand immediate emergency intervention.

Equip yourself and your family with practical health tips, expert medical advice, and actionable guidance to protect your heart and stay active.