{"id":203599,"date":"2025-09-06T00:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/203599\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T00:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:08:18","slug":"physiotherapists-stress-fitness-for-lifelong-health-fbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/203599\/","title":{"rendered":"Physiotherapists stress fitness for lifelong health \u2013 FBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The rise of Non-Communicable Diseases is putting pressure on Fijians to stay active, and physiotherapists say age should not be an excuse for inactivity.<\/p>\n

Physiotherapy Clinic (Fiji) PTE Limited Director Usha Gfeller said physiotherapy was more than massage.<\/p>\n

She explains it starts with mothers during pregnancy, continues with post-delivery care, weight management, and extends to supporting babies through tele-physio.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe private sector also does it because the goal for us is move the patient, get the patient in a better condition than what he came before, you see? And also I will also advocate at this time that all our physios should do continuous learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gfeller stresses that early detection of physical impairments can prevent bigger problems, and timely intervention leads to far better results.<\/p>\n

The clinic employs young staff to connect more effectively with patients and to build stronger awareness of overall health.<\/p>\n

Patient numbers climb mid-year and during the sports season as people seek treatment and monitoring.<\/p>\n

Gfeller states physiotherapy must be seen as a proactive step against NCDs, not just a last resort when illness strikes.<\/p>\n

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