Diana,
You asked the question about exercise and PT a couple of weeks ago and many of us said that we thought you would be taking a risk. From what I have read stretching and "breaking loose" this tissue will only stimulate the growth of the diseased tissue. For ledderhose disease (DC of the foot), stretching and exercise is very damaging. Remember, your DC might not ever start contracting. I would be leery of doing something that might get it going.

You sound as though you would like to try it, however. It is your finger, go for it.
Gary

I have just been diagnosed with this disease. So far, no lumps/nodes, no curling. I am panning, at age 64, to resume exercise regimen of Soloflex (curls, bench press, pushups - the latter which necessitate plams FLAT). Doctore recommended continuation of normal routine at this time. If I experience numbing, tingling, or curling, I am to go in for immediate consultation. I also have som form of Carpal (sp??) Tunnel.

I also htake glusomine chonriten (sp?) for arthirits in hips I stretch and run 23 miles a day or every other day. My remedy at this time is to stretch and wrok through the pian. It helps.

Copmments, please, from your experience. NO COMMERCIAL JUNK, THOUGH!

Thank you.

Michael,
How were you diagnosed with no lumps/nodules or contraction?
I think you are asking for trouble. It is going to be your personal choice about what is most important for you. Can you alter your program and still get the same physical benefits? That shouldn't be that difficult. Running probably won't be a problem with good shoes. As soon as a nodule appears in the middle of your arch, pay attention. DC is worse in the feet.
You need to read the posts on this forum and save yourself some trouble.
Also, be careful of the advice you get from doctors about DC. Many are not as informed as you would expect. I have several good friends who are GPs and the specific knowledge about DC is not there.
Gary