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Artemisiae Argyi
During the post-operative recovery period of breast autoreconstruction surgery, the selection of appropriate exercises is essential to promote physical recovery, accelerate wound healing and improve overall health. The following are some exercises that are suitable for post-operative recovery:
1. Light exercise walking: Walking is a low-intensity, low-risk aerobic exercise, which can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and help alleviate anxiety and depression. Postoperative patients can gradually increase the time and intensity of walking according to the recovery situation under the guidance of doctors. Yoga: Yoga exercises help build flexibility, balance and strength, as well as help reduce post-operative pain and stress. However, some of the movements in yoga may involve large stretches and twists, so patients need to avoid overstretching or spraining their bodies. When choosing a yoga routine, patients should consult with a professional yoga instructor or doctor to ensure that the selected routine is suitable for postoperative recovery.
2. Upper limb functional exercises, clenching and straightening: These simple upper limb exercises can promote the blood circulation of the affected upper limb and reduce muscle tension and stiffness. Patients can clench and straighten their fists about 10 times an hour when they are awake, and pay attention to slow and in-place movements. Shoulder exercise: After a period of time, patients can do shoulder exercises under the guidance of doctors, such as raising the arm, doing shoulder flexion, extension, internal and external rotation and other actions. These exercises help improve the range of motion of the shoulder joint and prevent joint stiffness. However, when performing shoulder exercises, patients should avoid excessive pulling on the wound so as not to affect healing.
3. Advanced exercise elastic band exercise in rehabilitation period: The use of elastic band for shoulder stretching and contraction training can enhance the ability of chest wall support, promote blood circulation and lymph reflux, and reduce postoperative edema. However, patients should pay attention to moderate control of exercise intensity and avoid overwork. Chest muscle training: Choose the appropriate intensity of dumbbells or elastic rope for bench press, flying birds and other movements, can strengthen the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, improve core stability. However, these exercises should be carried out under the guidance of doctors and ensure that the intensity of exercise is moderate.
4. Precautions Avoid strenuous exercise: During postoperative recovery, patients should avoid strenuous exercise, such as running and jumping, so as not to affect wound healing and survival of transplanted tissues. Maintain the principle of moderation: Exercise should follow the principle of moderation, according to the recovery of the body gradually increase the intensity and time of exercise. Do not overwork, so as not to cause unnecessary burden on the body. Regular follow-up and review: Postoperative patients should go to the hospital regularly for follow-up and review to assess the recovery and find and deal with possible complications in time.
To sum up, the exercises suitable for the recovery period after breast autologous reconstruction include light exercises such as walking and yoga, upper limb functional exercises such as clenching, straightening and shoulder exercises, and advanced exercises such as elastic band exercises and chest muscle exercises. However, the specific exercise program should be formulated and adjusted according to the patient’s personal situation and the doctor’s advice.
