How Exercise Can Help Neuropathy
Dana-Farber July 23, 2014
For many patients treated with chemotherapy, peripheral neuropathy can be an uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side effect. The condition, which includes tingling or loss of sensation in the arms or legs, can increase risk for falls and fall-related injuries.
To help prevent and ease these problems, Dana-Farber exercise physiologist Nancy Campbell, MS, recommends patients use low-impact exercise routines like finger taps, calf stretches, and ankle rolls. These exercises help increase blood flow to the peripheral nerves, restoring feeling in the extremities. The routines also build strength and improve balance, which can lead to fewer falls.
View Campbell’s presentation below for more information on how exercise may help ease or prevent neuropathy, including step-by-step instructions for helpful exercises:
How Exercise Can Help Neuropathy from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2014/07/how-exercise-can-help-neuropathy/
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2014/07/how-exercise-can-help-neuropathy/
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