Exercise after surgery can be part of recommended physical therapy, or a return to pre-operative routines. In either case, done properly, exercise will help create flexibility, improve balance - by strengthening muscles that help stabilize joints - and keep the cardiovascular and other systems functioning well.
Such physical exercise routines after major surgical procedures will have to be regulated by your physician. You will be recommended an average of 6-12 weeks of recovery before you can do strenuous physical exertion.
Toning and weight loss exercises are recommended for patients to help them get back into shape. Since surgery effectively reduces your activity level, it results in a slower metabolism. When this happens, you will gain weight.
Be sure to keep well hydrated, no matter what form of exercise you perform. This is helpful in order to keep the endocrine system functioning properly and aids the process that keeps joints lubricated.
Take it slow and return to your pre-operative level gradually. Here are some specific exercises for two different types of surgery. Again, consult your physician first.
Breast Surgery
For around a week after the operation, you will experience some pain and discomfort as you recover. During this time, take the opportunity to aid your healing with the following simple arm exercises, coupled with calm and steady breathing.
Lift the arm found on the side of the body where the breast operation took place, and move it as though to simulate the movement of brushing one's hair or eating. Elevate the same arm you exercised to a level above the heart for a period of an hour. This exercise will help reduce the amount of swelling. While your arm is elevated, you can do some hand exercises, clenching and opening your hand in order to ease the discomfort.
After a few weeks, you may have healed enough to do the exercise below.
Position a long stick, much like a broom handle, on the face of the palms as you stretch your arms forward. Grasp the broom, and lift it directly above the head. Hold this position for a few seconds, and then lower the handle to the level of the pelvis.
Hysterectomy
In these exercises, you'll work the abs, pelvic, and back muscles. As with any routine, be sure to get the advice of your doctor before beginning.
While lying with your back on the floor, bend your knees and place your hands underneath your head. Slightly press the small of the back onto the floor, and then let go, repeating it in the process.
Then, lift your shoulders and head off the floor very slightly, taking into account the contraction of the abs. Do not attempt to move the chin closer to your chest: the goal is to very slightly lift the shoulder and the head each time.
While in the same starting position, lift the hip area and hold the position for a few seconds before lowering it to the floor. Repeat this ten times. Afterwards, begin again with the abdominal contraction exercises. The next exercise will then require you to move to a kneeling position, so it may be best to wear some knee pads, or work on a carpeted surface.
Slowly raise one arm and the alternate leg. Alternate. Right arm out, left leg out, then, left arm out, right leg out. Hold each for a second or two, switch and repeat 10 times.
When you begin even the slightest hint of pain, stop the exercise immediately and rest. Then, slowly pick up where you left of, taking into full account that a lesser extent of strain should be used this time around. - 16004
Such physical exercise routines after major surgical procedures will have to be regulated by your physician. You will be recommended an average of 6-12 weeks of recovery before you can do strenuous physical exertion.
Toning and weight loss exercises are recommended for patients to help them get back into shape. Since surgery effectively reduces your activity level, it results in a slower metabolism. When this happens, you will gain weight.
Be sure to keep well hydrated, no matter what form of exercise you perform. This is helpful in order to keep the endocrine system functioning properly and aids the process that keeps joints lubricated.
Take it slow and return to your pre-operative level gradually. Here are some specific exercises for two different types of surgery. Again, consult your physician first.
Breast Surgery
For around a week after the operation, you will experience some pain and discomfort as you recover. During this time, take the opportunity to aid your healing with the following simple arm exercises, coupled with calm and steady breathing.
Lift the arm found on the side of the body where the breast operation took place, and move it as though to simulate the movement of brushing one's hair or eating. Elevate the same arm you exercised to a level above the heart for a period of an hour. This exercise will help reduce the amount of swelling. While your arm is elevated, you can do some hand exercises, clenching and opening your hand in order to ease the discomfort.
After a few weeks, you may have healed enough to do the exercise below.
Position a long stick, much like a broom handle, on the face of the palms as you stretch your arms forward. Grasp the broom, and lift it directly above the head. Hold this position for a few seconds, and then lower the handle to the level of the pelvis.
Hysterectomy
In these exercises, you'll work the abs, pelvic, and back muscles. As with any routine, be sure to get the advice of your doctor before beginning.
While lying with your back on the floor, bend your knees and place your hands underneath your head. Slightly press the small of the back onto the floor, and then let go, repeating it in the process.
Then, lift your shoulders and head off the floor very slightly, taking into account the contraction of the abs. Do not attempt to move the chin closer to your chest: the goal is to very slightly lift the shoulder and the head each time.
While in the same starting position, lift the hip area and hold the position for a few seconds before lowering it to the floor. Repeat this ten times. Afterwards, begin again with the abdominal contraction exercises. The next exercise will then require you to move to a kneeling position, so it may be best to wear some knee pads, or work on a carpeted surface.
Slowly raise one arm and the alternate leg. Alternate. Right arm out, left leg out, then, left arm out, right leg out. Hold each for a second or two, switch and repeat 10 times.
When you begin even the slightest hint of pain, stop the exercise immediately and rest. Then, slowly pick up where you left of, taking into full account that a lesser extent of strain should be used this time around. - 16004
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