Exercises for myeloma patients Infosheet

This Infosheet describes exercises suitable for myeloma patients, and includes some safety tips. The Infosheet contains a range of gentle exercises that can help you build and maintain your fitness and strength in a way that is suitable and safe for most myeloma patients, to help you keep living well. 

There are instructions and illustrations for each exercise. The exercises are divided into:  

• Resistance exercises 
• Strength exercises 
• Balance exercises 

There are exercises to strengthen different parts of the body: 

• Arms 
• Back, chest and core 
• Neck and shoulders 
• Legs and ankles  

Key safety tips discussed in the Infosheet include:  

• Always speak to your healthcare team before starting any exercise programme, or ask to be referred to a physiotherapist 
• Avoid public gyms and swimming pools if you are at a higher risk of infection 
• Minimise exercises which have an increased risk of jarring or falling, especially if you have altered sensation or numbness in your feet caused by peripheral neuropathy 
• Avoid lifting heavy weights   
• Wear supportive well-fitting shoes 
• Exercise in a clear space, free of clutter 
• Stop to rest if you are feeling breathless, and don’t push yourself too hard 
• Stop immediately if you feel any new or increasing pain, and let your healthcare team know 
• Build up your exercising gradually 
• Pace yourself and listen to your body 

Exercises for myeloma patients Infosheet

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