PICC lines are commonly used for medium-to-long-term intravenous therapy and chemotherapy administration.
However, following PICC placement, patients face risks of various complications, such as thrombosis, arm muscle atrophy, and joint stiffness.
To effectively prevent these complications, squeeze balls-a simple yet effective exercise tool-are widely employed in functional rehabilitation after PICC placement.
Also known as stress balls or fitness balls, these compact, portable devices are typically made of rubber or other elastic materials with textured surfaces to enhance grip friction.
By squeezing and releasing the ball, users strengthen finger, wrist, and forearm muscles while promoting local blood circulation.
How to Use a Grip Ball
1. Preparation: Ensure the grip ball is clean and undamaged.
Select an appropriate resistance level.
First-time users should start with lighter resistance and gradually adapt.
2. Basic Exercise: First, firmly grip the ball with all fingers, applying sustained pressure until it deforms completely.
Hold for ≥5 seconds, then slowly release the ball while fully extending fingers.
This completes one repetition. Perform 50 repetitions, 4 times daily.
3. Squeeze the ball: Hold the arm at a 90-degree angle to the side of the body.
Grasp the ball upward, squeeze it firmly, and hold for a period (e.g., 10 seconds).
Then slowly release. Repeat this action 10-15 times.
4. Lateral transfer of the ball: Hold the arm at a 90-degree angle to the side of the body.
Bend the forearm upward, grasp the ball, and move it laterally toward the front of the body, then return.
Repeat 10-15 times.
5. Swing the squeeze ball: Hold the squeeze ball with the affected arm extended at your side.
Swing the ball upward toward your ear and return. R
epeat 10-15 times.
6. Additional auxiliary exercises: In addition to squeeze ball exercises, incorporate other arm movements such as wrist flexion/extension and arm rotations to promote comprehensive arm recovery.











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