Further exercises
Starting position Sitting on a stool in front of the mirror, legs slightly apart, upper body upright, a Thera or elastic band across behind the back, palms pointing forward Exercise version Pulling the band apart for exhalation Starting position Sitting on a stool in front of the mirror, legs slightly apart Upper body upright, right hand grasps one dumbbell each Exercise From the U-hold, the dumbbells are brought together to the middle – and apart again, exhale during the closing movement Increase Execute the exercise from the crotch position, go to a knee bend at the same time as moving the arms. Starting position Sitting on a stool in front of a mirror, legs slightly apart, upper body upright, right hand grasp one dumbbell each, arms crossed in front of the pelvis Exercise Execution Execute the exercise from the step position, exhale while opening the arms on the movement path Increase Execute the exercise from the open position, simultaneously with the arm movement into the squat Starting position Sitting on a stool in front of a mirror, legs slightly apart, upper body upright, right hand grasp one dumbbell each Exercise Style The arms are slightly spread apart beside the body, thumbs turn backwards, shoulder blades are pulled together, small swinging movements backwards outwards Starting position Sitting on a stool in front of a mirror, legs slightly apart, upper body upright, right hand or both hands holding one dumbbell each Exercise Position The arms are crossed behind the head, lifting the weight towards the ceiling or both arms simultaneously upwards towards the ceiling Increase Perform the exercises in a one-legged position, for safety’s sake place your back against the wall or in the corner of a room. Starting position Stand, step position, each arm includes a dumbbell Exercise execution Both arms are stretched out long forward and swing up and down, thumbs pointing upwards towards the ceiling.
Increase Perform the exercise in lunge step. Starting position standing, legs straddled, both hands grasp a Pezzi ball Exercise execution push the buttocks backwards, bend both knees, lift the Pezzi ball with both arms as far as possible over the head Increase the ball while pressing it together Starting position standing, legs straddled, both hands grasp a Pezzi ball Exercise execution push the buttocks backwards, bend both knees, lift the Pezzi ball with both arms as far as possible over the head increase the ball thereby squeeze togetherstarting position stand, legs straddled, both hands grasp a Pezzi ball sequence lift the ball from below next to the right foot up left as far as possible over the head and lower it again down right increase the ball thereby squeeze together Starting position Stand, legs straddled, both hands grasp a Pezzi ball Exercise Lift the ball up to the chest without lifting the shoulders and squeeze them rhythmically.Prerequisite: The patient is able to perform the exercises in a controlled manner without evasive movement and is cardiovascular stable. Group training under the supervision of a physiotherapist should be started as soon as possible during early rehabilitation.
Sport in the group is communicative, motivates, strengthens self-confidence and promotes exchange with other affected women. In the sports lesson, all motor skills are addressed, with a focus on the shoulders, neck, ribcage mobility and strength, breathing, and general endurance. In order to better clarify the meaning of the exercises for everyday life, most rehabilitation clinics have an occupational therapy department.
In this department the exercises are translated into daily routines. By mastering everyday activities, self-confidence, resilience, adaptability and endurance are strengthened. The degree of difficulty of the procedures is continuously increased depending on the individual’s performance level until discharge, so that the performance level can be reached according to the everyday requirements.
After discharge from the follow-up treatment, other therapies such as chemo, radiation or antibody therapies are often carried out in addition to the daily routine. Psychological support and nutritional advice can also be continued on an outpatient basis. In addition to medical therapy, individual physiotherapy should continue to be carried out on an outpatient basis if necessary (e.g. in the event of pain, restricted movement or lymphedema).
Within the framework of the rehabilitation program, some providers offer special groups for women affected by breast cancer. The duration of the disease or the age is irrelevant. The treating physician decides on the athletic ability and the resilience within the training.
Many women are already familiar with group sports from their follow-up treatment. In rehabilitation sports, the exercises continue to be carried out under supervision and control, group sports motivate and promote the exchange between those affected. If necessary, the women can also participate in a self-help group on site.