How do patients with brain cancer perform functional exercises

In life, brain cancer patients often have some functional disorders and cannot carry out normal activities. Those with severe conditions may even suffer from hemiplegia. So, how should brain cancer patients carry out functional exercises?

Limb function training

Patients with hemiplegia and bedridden can perform passive limb function exercises with the cooperation of their family members, such as massage, limb activities, etc. When the condition improves, patients should actively carry out active activities, such as standing exercises, walking exercises, etc.

When active exercise is possible, patients can first stand with support, such as leaning against a wall or using crutches, and then do sit-stand exercises and step-climbing exercises to improve lower limb muscle strength. As the condition improves, patients can gradually transition from standing without support to walking. Patients can perform active exercises on the joints of the affected upper limb, strengthen the activity of the metacarpophalangeal joints and thumb opposition exercises to promote smooth recovery of hand function.

Self-care skills training

Patients often have weak limbs and need to rely on their family members for personal hygiene, but they are eager to lead a normal, independent life. Therefore, the family members of patients can help patients practice various kneading methods, and then help them use combs and brushes after mastering the kneading methods. Patients can practice washing their faces, taking baths, eating food with their hands, etc., to cultivate the ability to take care of themselves.

Language rehabilitation exercises

Family members should give patients enough encouragement and patience, and cooperate with patients from simple single-tone and double-tone exercises to the use of sentences. They can recall past events with patients, have more conversations and exchanges, and help patients restore normal language functions.