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Stretches and Exercises: After your lumpectomy or sentinel lymph node biopsy -

Stretches and Exercises: After your lumpectomy or sentinel lymph node biopsy
Abstract

This handout explains the stretches and exercises to do after your lumpectomy. These stretches and exercises help:

  • Bring your arm movement (range of motion) back to normal
  • Improve your posture
  • Loosen up any tight areas across your chest and armpit
Author
Northwest (UWMC - Northwest campus)
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2024
General Subject
Surgery
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Breast Care
Surgery
Recovery
Exercise
Strengthening Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Languages
English
Record ID
5125