Who can I contact?
Lymphe de ma
How do you get it?
occurs because the
National Lymphedema Network
lymphatic system
800-541-3259
is being compromised. While most commonly
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related to lymph node removal, the exact
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cause is unknown. Women with lumpectomy
Angela Page, Physical Therapist
are more likely to suffer from lymphedema Clinical and Rehabilitation
Woman s Hospital
compared to simple mastectomy. Exercise Sheets
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Several treatment
How is it treated?
LYMPHEDEMA
LYMPHEDEMA
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE
techniques are
BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM.
by Angela Page, PT
used, including
THIS GENERAL INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO
DIAGNOSE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION OR TO
manual lymph drainage massage, compression
REPLACE THE ADVICE OF YOUR HEALTHCARE
bandaging, mechanical pumping, and
PROFESSIONAL. DISCUSS A SPECIFIC EXERCISE
PRESCRIPTION WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE
exercise.
PROFESSIONAL. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PAIN OR
Lymphedema i s
DIFFICULTY WITH THESE EXERCISES, STOP AND
chronic swelling in the
CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
What is it?
arm as a result of
It is important
mastectomy or lumpectomy. Lymphedema is
What are the precautions? to avoid
the stagnation of protein-rich fluid resulting
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trauma to the
from lymph node removal. Typically, the
involved extremity, such as cuts, insect bites,
lymph nodes are not available to remove
and medical procedures. Monitor any
swelling from the arm into the lymph system.
changes in arm size after exercise. Decrease
These proteins attract water into our body,
Upper Body
exercise if edema consistently increases after
which results in increased edema that can be
Exercise Kit
exercise. The extremity should be elevated
How is it treated?
difficult to control.
above the heart as much as possible.
250,000 persons
Because the
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How is it prevented?
Who gets it?
s u f f e r f r o m
exact cause is
lymphedema. Any
unknown, it is
person undergoing axillary lymph node
difficult to prevent. After mastectomy or
dissection is at risk for lymphedema. There
lumpectomy, monitor any changes in arm size
are no specific risk factors associated with
and consult your physician.
developing the condition. However, 12-35%
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ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM. DISCUSS A SPECIFIC EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PAIN OR DIFFICULTY WITH THESE EXERCISES, STOP AND CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
INTERNAL ROTATION ABDUCTION FLEXION
HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL
EXTERNAL ROTATION
ADDUCTION ABDUCTION
Use towel roll under arm. Keep elbow straight. Lift Keep elbow straight. Lift
Keep elbow straight. Keep Keep elbows straight.
Use towel roll under arm.
Keep elbow at side. Pull arm away from side. arm forward.
elbow at shoulder level. Keep elbow at shoulder
Keep elbow at side. Pull
in toward body.
Pull in toward body. level. Pull band apart.
away from body.
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BICEPS CURLS TRICEPS EXTENSION ROWS WRIST EXTENSION WRIST FLEXION GRIP
Keep elbow at side. Bend Keep elbow at side. Pull band toward body, Stabilize forearm. With Stabilize forearm. With Grip and squeeze Hand
elbow toward shoulder. Straighten elbow toward bending elbow. Keep palm down, raise wrist palm upward, raise wrist Exerciser.
hip. forearm parallel to ground toward ceiling. toward ceiling.
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