Stretches and Exercises: After your mastectomy or axillary lymph node dissection -
Stretches and Exercises: After your mastectomy or axillary lymph node dissection
Abstract
This handout explains the stretches and exercises to do after your mastectomy. These stretches and exercises help:
- Bring your arm movement (range of motion) back to normal
- Improve your posture
- Loosen up tight areas across your chest and armpit
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2024
General Subject
Surgery
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Breast Care
Exercise
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Recovery
Strengthening Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise
Languages
English
Record ID
5126