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What are the recommended exercises for lymphedema of the arm?
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Occupational therapy: An occupational therapist can customize a program for you.Compressing a hard rubber ball to work the forearm muscles , biceps and triceps exercises with weights can help move fluid from the upper arm
Answered 1/23/2014
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Any exercise would : Help especially if done w the arm elevated but only a lttle.
Answered 4/25/2015
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