Upper extremity training exercises
Exercise should begin immediately after amputation, as soon as the patient is medically stable enough to exercise. Often, these exercises can be started even when medical equipment, such as drains, is connected to the patient.
It is essential to follow a rehabilitation program tailored to your individual needs that will aim to maintain or improve your mobility and muscle strength while helping to successfully use your future intention. Always start these exercises according to your doctor's instructions. A prerequisite is a relaxing position and controlled, calm breathing, in order to avoid postoperative complications of the respiratory system. Do not hold your breath as it may cause your blood pressure to rise. Do the exercises slowly and with smooth movements to avoid injuries.
BASIC EXERCISES FOR UPPER LIMB AMPUTATIONS
- Lie face down
- Push your back in
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Do not hold your breath
- Lie on your back
- Lift the amputated limb to the height of the head with the help of the healthy limb or with the help of a companion
- Raise both hands 90 ° from the torso
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Relax for 30 seconds
- Continue with full extension and bending of the elbow
- For best results, apply a rubber band for resistance
- From an upright position, bring the amputated limb stretched in front of the chest
- With the other hand press his elbow to feel a slight pull on the side of the shoulder
TRANSFUMERAL
- Bend the shoulder applying resistance
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Shoulder extension applying resistance
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Do not hold your breath
- Bend the arms to shoulder height
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- 10 repetitions
- Continue bending - extension 180 °
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- 10 repetitions
- Abduction - Induction
- Rotate your arms 360 degrees in reverse
- Stretch your arms with a tight palm and bring them behind your back
- Repeat on the opposite side
10 repetitions
- From an upright position, bring the amputated limb stretched out in front of the chest and slightly diagonally down
- With the other hand, push to feel a slight pull on the side of the shoulder
All strengthening exercises should be repeated often during the day, they are also indicative and basic. The kinesiologists of our team will take care to create a rehabilitation program specific to the individual needs based on the point and height of the amputation, the pathological causes and the age of the patient, always aiming at the successful use of your prosthesis.
