Northwest Oncology & Hematology

Rolling Meadows Office: 847.870.4100
Elk Grove Village Office: 847.437.3312
Hoffman Estates Office: 847.885.4100
Barrington Office: 847.842.0180
Elgin Office: 847.577.1023

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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.

Exercises After Breast Surgery: Ball Squeeze, Arm Cross, Broom StretchEjercicios para despu©s de la cirug­a del seno (Serie #1)

Exercises After Breast Surgery: Ball Squeeze, Arm Cross, Broom Stretch

As you recover from breast surgery, your doctor will tell you when it is safe to begin exercising. Your goal will be to regain normal range of motion and use of your arm. For your safety, use this handout only as directed by your doctor or physical therapist.

Image of woman exercising

Image of woman exercising

Image of woman exercising Ball Squeeze

  • While standing, sitting, or lying down, hold a rubber ball in your hand on the operated side.

  • Keep your arm slightly bent, with your palm toward the ceiling. Lift your hand higher than your heart. Squeeze and relax the ball.

  • Repeat 10 times.

Image Arm Cross

  • Stand with elbows bent and raised to shoulder level. Cross one arm on top of the other arm. Touch your elbows with your fingers.

  • Push your elbows backward, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  • Repeat 10 times.

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Image Broom Stretch

  • Place the hand on your operated side over the end of a stick (a broom or cane will work). Grasp farther down the stick with your other hand, palm down.

  • Gently but firmly, push the end of the stick as high as you comfortably can. Hold this position for 15 seconds.

  • Return to starting position.

  • Repeat 10 times.

 

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00

Date Last Modified: 2005-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

Contact us at Northwest Oncology & Hematology. You can reach us at 847.870.4100 (Rolling Meadows office), 847.437.3312 (Elk Grove Village office), 847.885.4100 (Hoffman Estates office), 847.842.0180 (Barrington office) and 847.577.1023 (Elgin office). For your convenience, you can also use our New Patient Appointment online form to schedule your consultation with us.

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