Arm physiotherapy exercises for lymphedema after mastectomy/ BCS for breast cancer - Dr. Rohan

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

If you have any questions regarding post breast surgery arm problems, please write them in the comments section and I will be happy to answer them

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@afeefaqureshi9624 it’s already there on my KZbin channel

[@dr.harithareddy5254]

On A Scale From 1 To 10 , you're an 11👏👏 I'm inspired by you sir 😊

[@aspiringorthodontist3188]

Hello doctor.are these exercises effective 1.5yrs post op?can the patient start wearing the stockings now and what is the duration for wearing the stockings. Thanks in advance 😁🙏

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@dr.harithareddy5254 thank you 😊

[@Travelandmore1176]

@@aspiringorthodontist3188 hi did you have axillary lymph nodes dissection?apko swelling hua in sal mai?

[@rachelburton1828]

I developed cellulitis following a lymphedema flare up of my left arm. I was very poorly in hospital for three weeks. Followed by removal of my breast implants to allow the cellulitis to clear 100%. It was more frightening the infection than my initial treatment of chemo etc. I really thought I was going to die when I developed cellulitis. Thankfully three years later I’m fighting fit once again. Very informative, thank you.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@rachelburton1828 🙏🙏

[@notablynorsk]

One of the best videos I have seen on this subject and you so clearly explained things. Very helpful, thank you!

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Glad it was helpful!. Please do share it with your one

[@umabishnoi9407]

Dr Rohan is one of the best Dr. In breast cancer he advises Exercise of Arms after surgery that's very imp. One should follow to avoid Lymph dema problem one should follow

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@umabishnoi9407 thank you ma’am

[@pragnavaghani5301]

Small nd kind information will turns good quality of life to cancer survivors...hats off sir...🙌

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you. Please share the video with others

[@boosisashikala7468]

@@lefthandedsurgeon Sir when I did self-examination one of my breast is large compared to other and before menstruation iam getting very pain in nipples so please help me

[@juveriyamansuri2964]

This one is a pretty phenomenal and incredible video for me and best guidance for patients as I wish it will help my mother to decrease the swelling of hand.

[@maroofshahedi9894]

My Proud mentor, lucky to be your student sir👍💕

[@neetupandey8714]

In which college bhai

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you 🙏

[@vanessavalley477]

Greetings to you thanks for sharing. Blessings. I recently had Masectomy. I did not know about the exercises.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You’re welcome. Please do these regularly

[@amalroy1509]

Very Valuable information sir many books write just Physiotherapy , they don't explain properly what sort of physiotherapy to be given !! Sir keep continuing making videos of such sorts in future too

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you. Please share the video with other patients/ survivors

[@dranshul9276]

Amal roy are u a physiotherapist?

[@amalroy1509]

@@dranshul9276 no but physiotherapy is also imp part need to be considered after surgery which many neglect , I am Dr only , these sort of exercises are the advice which need to be given to patients properly by Dr only

[@amalroy1509]

@@lefthandedsurgeon yes sir

[@dranshul9276]

@@amalroy1509 ha so I guess physiotherapist is the right person who can suggest this exercise right? As Oncology requires multidisciplinary approach . What's ssay ?

[@shubhamshrivastava2602]

Supinder my favourite nurse

[@rajeshwarin7544]

.l.🎉r uh

[@vanessavalley477]

Yes Doctor and nurse! I am not having any swelling. I will start doing the exercises. I had two visits already, one week apart. No stiches removed yet.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Take care ma’am

[@dhirajghorpade5998]

Hello mam i want to talk with you.

[@angelikamusickeenan1335]

Very informative wish l was told this earlier

[@6789uiop]

Thank you Doctor and Nurse! Good timing, my wife gets a mastectomy in 2 weeks and she can't get into physical therapay for a month. Subscribed, gratefully.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Take care. Hope she is doing fine

[@shaweedovhaliuk9161]

Thank you so much for this! Such a helpful video! God bless!❤

[@aspiringorthodontist3188]

Thank you so much for such a useful video🙏

[@meerabisht7357]

Thanks for such relevant information.

[@mythilim7373]

Sir Thank you for Dedicating this video for Cancer Survivors. I am a breast cancer survivor for 12 years. past 4 years i am having swelling hand in my left side. Unable to work fast,wear dresses freely. Recent years i am not able to wear my dresses due to swelling hand and those are very tight while wear. Every day i am suffering due to this hand swelling. I need your suggestion to reduce my hand swelling.

[@Travelandmore1176]

Aapne starting mai exercise ni kia tha?

[@umaannamalai1342]

I am having same problem, how are you now

[@mythilim7373]

@@umaannamalai1342 I am Ok Mam

[@umaannamalai1342]

Thanks for your reply, what diet you followed, can I hv your contact number

[@awadood5866]

U women re so so strong nd inspiring. Salute

[@shaweedovhaliuk9161]

Thank you Doc! Very helpful ❤

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you 🙏

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Please share with others

[@Suzettesfriendlychannel]

Thank u for ds doc very informative...i will teach also to my co BRCA friends

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you

[@trey7752]

Thank you doctor I just stumbled onto your channel and subscribe and found all these exercise very helpful.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Thank you.

[@sasikalathiruvikraman6620]

Thank you very much for giving this important awareness sir

[@rajeswari.a2371]

Very useful video Thank you

[@kaiinayat9357]

Thank you very much very good expectations

[@rukmanhewakaluthitha2290]

Thank you very much Dr.. very helpful

[@vanessavalley477]

I will have the third visit tomorrow God's willing. Fluid still draining. I pray it will be done by tomorrow please God. So I can have the Reservoir remove.

[@sumithradevi8965]

Very well explained air. Thank u so much sir. Really i feel it will be very useful sir.

[@Dr.NeelamBurman-fc6ub]

Ty for your advice ☺

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You are so welcome!

[@lelivaishaly6370]

Hello sir..please talk about lower back pain (pelvic )exercise for breast cancer patients.

[@hananabdulrahman219]

I will try this out. Hope it helps.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Please do!

[@architecturalheritage]

Great thank you, our surgeons do not tell us all about this issue. I just have numbness in the back of my upper arm. Sometimes liquid add up around the surgical site I was given reparil tablets to release extra fluids. Of course after radiation therapy around the surgery tissue became an irregular shape and very hard, how can this be resolved, does massage help? Is it true castor oil can break up the hard tissue.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@architecturalheritage you’re welcome. Hope you are feeling fine now

[@AdityaBabu-l4d]

Sir can you please suggest good stocking for lymphedema

[@pranjalsharma7107]

My mom 60 just got Operated with SMAC (Simple Mastectomy Axillary Clearance). Can you please provide a comprehensive list of exercises that can help control/avoid Lymphedema, thank you

[@moudey269]

The pain of my mother extreme....please provide information on the exercises....

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Lymphedema??

[@maybemaybe3196]

Where do we get the arm stocking? Can you suggest some link please

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

They are available at any large pharmacy shop

[@anuradhac.v.1974]

Omshanthi brother how to meet you means consult you pl where is your hospital pl

[@RupinderKaur-th2oe]

Please guide whether ice pack improves this condition

[@madhulikababal1793]

Excellent

[@TheLaksh001]

Thank you for the advice Doctor

[@puji_lusy]

Thank you 🙏

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You’re welcome 😊

[@dr.shobhananikam7321]

Thanks 🙏

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ratnasrecepies719]

Iam suffering with this problem since 13 years. No body advice these type of exercises. Only suggestion is to rest to that hand. Don't give pressure. Today i learnt. Tw soo much sir. I will practice daily😊

[@mandadeshmukh6933]

Thanks a lot

[@sumitim]

Which exercise ball please ?

[@cheahnyetmehcheah2346]

Thank you Dr

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mansha81]

Hello Doctor, is there any particular exercise ball that you suggest? No sure which one is ideal. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Any sponge ball available at the pharmacy shop

[@franky9538]

How fast after surgery we should start do these exersises?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Very next day

[@jaspreetsidhu8924]

Hello doctor U asked not to give any blood sample BP etc from that arm Do we have to take precautions about these things through out the life or for some time only?

[@mahmudaakhter9415]

Thanku

[@The-Lotus-Pond]

When can we start doing light household chores after lumpectomy surgey?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

After 4-5 days. If a drain was inserted, then after it has been removed

[@The-Lotus-Pond]

@@lefthandedsurgeon thank you Sir. How about making Roti?

[@amitasuri821]

After how much time of surgery, lymph dema can occur

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@amitasuri821 it can start as early as a few weeks after surgery

[@Flowreena]

Nice video ❤❤

[@umaannamalai1342]

Is this excise for life long doctor

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Yes

[@thanmaidomalpally5470]

Informative vedio sir nd mam . I have doubt after mastectomy.. can we do electrotherapy modalities for leg pain

[@anikitaagarwal9530]

Hello sir,bcs and sentinel lymph nodes done on 13 th September 2024,chemotherapy is going on,seroma or fluid collection near left axilla,how to overcome from this???

[@salmaali9966]

Dear sir I personally liked your video very much. And I have one question from you , I have had an mastectomy with axillary dissuction 4 weeks ago and now I have irrtation in my armpit and axilla because I have like a big muscle around my surgery place in axilla. Its irritating me much . Please please advise me which exercise is best for me . Thanks a lot

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Please do these exercises. This bulge could either be fluid collection or a dog ear. Please consult your surgeon

[@salmaali9966]

Ok thanks

[@أملمحمد-ق6ج]

Thank you very much ❤

[@dona6471]

Can we do all these exercises from 1st post operative day

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Yes please

[@marycris4621]

Pl let me know any medical treatment to reduce the swelling in left arm, swelling going on increase

[@amghkz8241]

Sir i had opereted lymphodema 10years back my right hand is swolled i am doing exercises also

[@pasupuletichandrasekhar6158]

Sir lung cancer chemotheraphy chepistunnamu 3times pettinchamu 10 days nundi elbow nundi hand vapu vastundi amaina exercize vunte cheppandi sir 🙏🙏🙏

[@beverleysnyman7359]

THANKU DR 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@LuluSweet-jv1gy]

Also I gave her a homeopathic lymph health remedy I found on amazon. Any thoughts..?

[@bubblebear9536]

I have lymphoedema in my arm and it IS dreadful. But hearing you say it felt like a gut punch. I was waiting for the word manageable instead.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

It is manageable but requires regular physiotherapy and exercises

[@shruthikarnati4865]

Sir I am too breast cancer patient.sir left hand palm in continuosly tingling effect pls say what needs to be done

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Hi! Did you develop this after surgery or did you get some chemo as well

[@irenehalam7752]

On which post op day can the pt start doing these exercises?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

From the very next day of the surgery

[@justinabraham5625]

Thank you sir

[@santhammav3730]

Thanks doctor❤

[@RiyaMatai]

Thank you doctor, Thank you nurse,. I want to ask what about the stocking. I have to wear it while exercising, or remove and exercise. If so then, after how much time I should wear it again. Please guide me. Vandana Matai

[@Travelandmore1176]

Did you have lymph nodes dissection?

[@RiyaMatai]

@@Travelandmore1176 Good morning Ma'am Yes, it was 32/40 under right arm.

[@Travelandmore1176]

@@RiyaMatai ok apko breast cancer hua tha?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

sorry for the late reply. All throughout the day from when you get up till you sleep. You can remove it before going off to sleep.

[@inindah6141]

Good afternoon doc, I got my radical masectomy 2 weeks ago, can I do this exercise regularly from now? Thank you

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Absolutely

[@inindah6141]

@@lefthandedsurgeon thank you so much doc, regards from indonesia.

[@RamandeepKaur-il7dg]

Ssa sir I am suffering from lymphedema from last 2 years.i wear compression sleeve regularly. But now I have swelling i in my hand .I wear compression glove. Sir swelling in my hand is dangerous for my life ?another query is can I do exercises while wearing compression sleeve.? I have swelling in my fingers also sir

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Sorry to hear that ma’am. Please visit a physiotherapy doctor who specialises in lymphedema care. Also, you can explore lymphapress machine, which can work at home as well

[@Swarna_ruchi_kala]

Sir 4years has complained my elder daughter is doing PG in anesthesia so i have to takecare of my grandson n also 2nd daughter is pregnant no time for my exercise, i got swell in my right hand which side i got operated,before i used to do these exercises so these exercises are enough, can i put heat pad on the hand for pain relief

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

In addition to the exercises you need to wear an arm sleeve as well ma’am

[@shivenzalani750]

Good morning, What is the pressure a stocking must be have to prevent development of Lymphedema...another thing if Lymphedema developes then is there is some specific pressure we should maintain in stockings. Thank you sir. Have a great day ahead

[@ravindergaga3822]

How do I know if I hav lymphedema. I hav pain n swelling on my side which had mastectomy. My arm feels painful sometimes

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You need to get a measurement done from your treating doctor or physiotherapist

[@LuluSweet-jv1gy]

Hello and thank you SO much for this info. My mom just had a 1 breast mastectomy and 1 lymp node removed. Can you tell me is swimming good for her? I heard swimming is good for general lymph health as well as rebounding on a mini trampoline except she hates rebounding. Also what do you think of dances that involve the arms that can be done at home? Thanks and much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lakshminarayananj5892]

Sir I had my bilateral mastectomy on 7 dec 2022 . I had invasive lobular carcinoma when i did my mri in my left breast and dome duspicios lesion in my right which was not proved in trucut biopsy. So prophylactically removed both. Both my sons are docs elder doing md radiodiahnosis 3rd yr pg and my younger derm pg so i gained little knowledge about the disease through them. My doubt is about doing the exercise with the drain tubes. When i lift my arms above i get pain in the drain tube inserted area so is it necessary to start excercise immediately after surgery or shall i wait till the tubes removed

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

You can still continue doing the exercises. Drain tubes do cause a bit of pain but should not be a deterrent to do the exercises

[@lakshminarayananj5892]

Thankyou Sir

[@angelaemmens9235]

I just had my surgery on January 16, I was giving exercises to do every day. My restrictions not to lift my arms pass my shoulders at all, no reaching down or over my head at all. Think like you have T-Rex short stubby arms.

[@poojad2819]

Does lymphedema occurs after 5years of breast reconstructions? What are the symptoms of lymphedema if it occurs after 5years?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Yes it can. It will present with swelling of the arm. Sometimes it can be a feature of cancer recurrence as well and that should be ruled out

[@poojad2819]

@@lefthandedsurgeon Thank u Doctor!

[@meghageorge6440]

Doc can we advise the patient to do these exercises from the 1st post- op day itself?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Yes

[@ceciliaelizabethjoao4306]

Dr. Thanks for sharing dis information on excercises.after d removal of breast dez a thing bulging under my arm near d operated line. Will it go on its own. Its very irritating. Plz reply

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

It will settle down with time

[@umaannamalai1342]

Doctor my arm swells abnormally it is not reducing can you make a video and show the message, thank you

[@sayantikashaw3325]

Please please please lung cancer matastatic stage4 patient k liye exercise batao dada 🙏...mare papa ko cemo start hua hai

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Sorry to hear that.z please ask your doctor

[@archanadevi1879]

When can we start physiotherapy following MRM I.e pod 1 or 2 sir ?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

First day

[@archanadevi1879]

@@lefthandedsurgeon thank you sir

[@dranshul9276]

Ohk physiotherapist should doing MRM surgery , u can go ahead with physiotherapy 🙄

[@adhrajithu496]

Can do exercise while using arm stockings?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Yes

[@waqaskhan2736]

Sir why paining armp and shoulder after 2 year breast abscess incision surgery.. Plz ans me

[@muhammadabubakar9102]

Sir kindly reply if infection occur in arm like swear swelling and redness it was 1.5yrs to segury CA breaat

[@sajelpanchani3182]

Hello sir Tame sikhavadi te kasarat operation na ketala divas pachi kari sakay Me 3days pahela operation karaviyu che

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Didn’t understand what you are trying to ask

[@mstomar5927]

Sir I have been operated for male breast cancer in feb 23 since last two months there is swelling in that arm hand and palm area it aggravate when I stand up or go for walk is there permanent treatment for this if so can i consult you at hospital please advise me

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Sir. You need to wear compression stockings and do exercises. If it still doesn’t recover then lympho venous anastomosis surgery can be done

[@dominicaaroncabahug9695]

Please advice. I had bilateral mastectomy 4 yrs ago. And most lymphnodes were removed on the left side. My left arm near the armpit is still a bit numb and there are times that its painful.. What exercises i should do.

[@shathaomar1516]

Ok then the number of repeating these exercises is 50 to 100 times. This is good to know as 10to 20 is not enough

[@anushadass]

How about those who had bilateral mastectomy. How could go about needles and blood pressure.

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Please ask your doctor if they saved the lymph nodes on one side. If yes, you can use it, otherwise use the chemoport

[@shrutikorecha3817]

Do we need to wear stockings in travelling other than flight also?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

No. Only if there is Lymphedema

[@noureenchoudhury8180]

sir please help me out... my mom is a cancer patient and she lost her hand movement... and the hand swelling is very high... she did physiotherapy but still nothing worked out... please help me out

[@26pranjal58]

what if patient is suffering from wrist fracture?

[@chidonchidi2357]

Please does lymphedema cause pain?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

It can sometimes. Also if there is super added infection, it can cause pain

[@rabnawaz1980]

@@lefthandedsurgeon how do we know if its an infection?

[@iconic1758]

Sir as a precaution for recurrence of phyllodes ayurvedic medicine le skte h kya .... yeshi dhoden , dharamshala se ? Sir m khud mbbs student hu pr mujhe bs kaise bhi treatment chahiye meri mummy ka .... Kahi se bhi .... 😭

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

@@iconic1758 beta I can’t comment on that

[@iconic1758]

@@lefthandedsurgeon okay sir . I understand 🥲

[@leanderrodriguesyesx1791]

Why some ladies get swelling in operation hand

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Because lymph nodes/ underarm glands are removed and that can predispose to arm swelling

[@madhusabharwal8489]

If swelling happens is it possible it will be ok ?

[@inamadaan3734]

Bcs surgery ke baad radiation se shoulder mei bahot pain rehta hai kya is excercise se aram milega or doctor bolte hai liquid bhar jata hai use drain karna padta hai exercise or massage se to us condition mei ye kar sakte hai relief milega kya sir

[@ingridmelvillesharpe854]

Good night just seeing your video , I did a mastectomy a year ago , and my arm is now seized , what kind of exercise do you recommend?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Sorry to hear that. Ones mentioned in the video plus a brief period of physiotherapy

[@ingridmelvillesharpe854]

Thank you

[@irenejose1696]

I did my operation two years ago .but that time i don't know about exercise but now I feel my hands become swelling. What can I do?

[@lefthandedsurgeon]

Start with the exercises and please contact your doctor to get an arm sleeve

[@dipalisharma885]

Bilateral level 1, 2 and 3 regions on the right side bilaterally more evenly on the right side superior part of the triangle after the neck. Symptoms are suspicious for an infectious etiology. Sir pls help my report comment

[@hemarajen5636]

With the wound and the pain... it's too hard for me... really painful😢😢