Exercises After Breast Surgery
Exercises To Do While Standing Up
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Chest wall stretch (Figure 6)
Figure 6 |
This exercise helps stretch your chest.
- Stand facing a corner with your toes about 8 to 10 inches from the corner.
- Bend your elbows and put your forearms on the wall, one on each side of the corner. Your elbows should be as close to shoulder height as possible.
- Keep your arms and feet in place and move your chest toward the corner. You will feel a stretch across your chest and shoulders.
- Return to the starting position and repeat 5 to 7 times.
Shoulder stretch (Figure 7)
This exercise helps increase the mobility in your shoulder.
- Stand facing the wall with your toes about 8 to 10 inches from the wall.
- Put your hands on the wall. Use your fingers to "climb the wall," reaching as high as you can until you feel a stretch.
- Return to the starting position and repeat 5 to 7 times.
Figure 7 |
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