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Physical therapy Stretching with the application of heat and ultrasonographic waves may be helpful in the early stages of Dupuytren contracture. The physical therapist also may recommend that the patient wear a custom splint or brace to stretch the fingers further. ROM exercises should be performed several times a day.
- How do you slow down Dupuytren's contracture?
- Can you reverse Dupuytren's contracture?
- What aggravates Dupuytren's contracture?
- Can physio help Dupuytren's contracture?
How do you slow down Dupuytren's contracture?
Steroid injections may help slow progression of the condition but won't help straighten your finger if you already have a contracture. If your finger is already bent, your doctor may recommend Xiaflex, a mixture of enzymes that is injected into the affected area to break up the tough tissue.
Can you reverse Dupuytren's contracture?
Is Dupuytren's contracture reversible? There is no cure, but some limited data suggests that steroid injections and radiotherapy can slow down the progression.
What aggravates Dupuytren's contracture?
Smoking and drinking.
Both alcohol and smoking are frequently mentioned as risk factors for Dupuytren's contracture. “The evidence for smoking is stronger than for drinking, and it makes sense because smoking, like diabetes, decreases blood supply to the hand,” Evans says.
Can physio help Dupuytren's contracture?
Even if the disease is not severe and you do not need surgery, it is still beneficial to begin a physiotherapy programme to help maintain your hand's range of movement and strength. Physiotherapy for a Dupuytren's contracture.
