Breast Cancer Surgery – Arm and Shoulder Exercises – Week 1

It is recommended that patients who undergo breast surgery complete a series of arm and shoulders exercises after surgery. These exercises help patients regain the shoulder movement they had before surgery. Patients are instructed to start these exercises 24 hours after their surgery. This video is meant to support the information in the surgical booklet “Your Journey through Breast Cancer Surgery” (General Diet, Activity, and Exercise section), and gives patients a visual resource to use at home.