Are There Some Strengthening Exercises I Can Do While in Bed?

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In the days following surgery or treatments you can start/continue your exercise program while in bed:

• Belly Breathing: While lying flat in your bed, place both palms on your abdomen with your thumbs above your navel. Breathe in through your nose, filling your lungs. You should feel your hands rising as your lungs expand. Help your diaphragm by pushing your stomach out while you inhale. Slowly exhale through your mouth while tightening all of your abdominal muscles as tight as you can, pressing your spine to the bed. You should feel your hands drop down. Keep your chest and shoulders from moving. Practice for 5 minutes once per hour during your stay in bed. This allows your lungs to fill to capacity and get rid of carbon dioxide and other toxins that build up in your lungs. It also will help reduce stress and strengthen your stomach.
• Arm Raise: Lie in your bed with your knees bent and your arms at your sides. Inhale slowly while you raise your arms up and toward the ceiling. Keep your spine pressed into your mattress. Hold this position for 5 seconds. While exhaling, slowly bring your arms back down to your sides. Repeat.

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