Hi Denise Australia Calling,
When you say 'massage' do you mean Remedial Massage done by a Therapist or Doing the Massage Yourself ie. Stretching.What stage of Morbus Dupuytren are you at? Regards

Hi again Australia Calling
Firstly I would have your client have a look at the Dupuytren Web pages http://www.dupuytren-online.info I was diagnosed 30 years ago and was advised to do gentle stretching exercises including making a clinched fist and if necessary forcing the fingers down to the palm. I have had many surgeries on both hands and exercise every day , first thing in the morning and a couple of times in the day as it only takes a few minutes. I have recently had radiotherapy in an endevour to stop the progression. It seems to be worlking. Radiotherapy works best on the nodules before there is any contraction. You may know there is no cure for dups, with each of us having a different reaction. Myself I have a remedial massage each fortnight where I have both the hands and feet massaged. It certainly makes me feel better and I believe helps with my mobility. Thats my thoughts I hope it sheds some light on the subject. Regards from down under.

Edited at 03/28/08 11:32

Many thanks for the helpful responses to my question..........it certainly seems that my client has nothing to lose receiving a massage on her hands so I will let her know, and of course will pass on the web details of the DC site that I found this forum and you guys on!

Wishing you all the best
Kind regards
Denise