Exercise Regularly Always check with your physician first before starting a new exercise program. Generally, strenuous exercises involving the affected limb should be avoided. Your physician can provide specific instructions about the activities that are safe for you. To improve cardiovascular fitness, you should perform aerobic activities, such as walking, swimming, low- impact aerobics or specially prescribed exercises, for 20 to 30 minutes most days of the week. Take time to include a 5-minute warm-up, including stretching exercises, before any aerobic activity and include a 5- to 10-minute cool down after the activity. Exercise Regularly If your normal exercise routine includes weight lifting with your arms, check with your doctor about the best time to resume this activity and ask if there are any weight restrictions. Discontinue any exercise that causes unexpected pain. If your affected arm or leg becomes tired during exercise, cool down, then rest and elevate it.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 02:07:44 +0000
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