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05/03/2012 17:16
reganmutherford 
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05/03/2012 17:16
reganmutherford
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Yoga and Dupuytrens
My Dupuytren's recently took a turn for the worse. I am an avid yoga practitioner but find downward dog and handstands and other poses that require a flattened palm nigh impossible and pretty painful. Does anyone have suggestions for modifications?
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05/03/2012 18:00
spanishbuddha  Administrator
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05/03/2012 18:00
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
I don't do yoga so apologies in advance if this is off base: I wonder if 'push up grips' can be used and would help?
As a fellow DD patient I now avoid as much as possible loading on my hands, so for example I cycle with ergonomic grips and play tennis with a glove.
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05/03/2012 18:56
flojo 
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05/03/2012 18:56
flojo
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
Downward dog pose was the first Dupuytren's symptom I noticed because putting my hand flat with pressure on it hurt my thumb. I didn't even know about DD at the time, so I self-diagnosed it as arthritis. I still don't have arthritis in my thumb. it's DD.
I recently slightly sprained my foot transitioning from one pose to another doing Sun Salutations. A week or so afterwards I noticed small bumps in the arch of my foot and am wondering if that is beginning Ledderhose's and possibly related to the sprain. I'm just watching and trying not to injure my foot again.
Just sharing my experience and don't really know what it means for me, much less what it may mean for someone else. Just keep noticing little things and tuck them away in your mind. It may be important information later.,
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02/14/2022 13:28
Lanikai75
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02/14/2022 13:28
Lanikai75
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
I see this thread has been inactive for a while so am hoping perhaps there might be new studies on this topic. I have been doing yoga for many years and was recently diagnosed with DD. Yoga is particularly beneficial for osteoporosis which I also suffer from. I assume we still do not know if it is beneficial or not, but theoretically the mind - body connection would be helpful. Do we have any data to indicate if yoga might aggravate DD? Should one carry on with positions such as down dog or plank, or avoid anything that requires palm flat to the floor?
Edited 02/14/22 15:29
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02/14/2022 13:45
spanishbuddha Administrator
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02/14/2022 13:45
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
Lanikai75:
I see this thread has been inactive for a while so am hoping perhaps there might be new studies on this topic. I have been doing yoga for many years and was recently diagnosed with DD. Yoga is particularly beneficial for osteoporosis which I also suffer from. I assume we still do not know if it is beneficial or not, but theoretically the mind - body connection would be helpful. Do we have any data to indicate if yoga might aggravate DD? Should one carry on with positions such as down dog or plank, or avoid anything that requires palm flat to the floor?
Most discussions I have seen revolve around how to continue doing those yoga positions that require the palm flat, by using alternative options such as foam, grips, fists, forearms, blocks, or slight modifications to the position that avoid painful stretches of the hand. I don't do yoga but avoid hand stretches when the hands/fingers are cold, and avoid anything that provokes pain.
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02/14/2022 14:22
Lanikai75
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02/14/2022 14:22
Lanikai75
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
Sounds like good advice, thanks. Do you think it necessary to use a padded glove to protect the affected hand?
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02/15/2022 07:40
spanishbuddha Administrator
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02/15/2022 07:40
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
Lanikai75:
Sounds like good advice, thanks. Do you think it necessary to use a padded glove to protect the affected hand?
I wear a glove when doing DIY, playing tennis, handling tools. I don't know what gripping or handling is done in yoga that might suggest a glove helps. After doing the move, or activity, look at your hand; any marks, blanching, or pressure point indentations left behind might suggest you would have benefited from some protection.
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03/10/2024 17:24
BRUMMY
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03/10/2024 17:24
BRUMMY
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and as yet undiagnosed. I started seeing nodules on my palm 2 weeks ago after doing yoga. I only recently started doing yoga and maybe the intense pushing with the palms into the mat has brought it on. I am kind of bummed out. I go to my Doctor in Canada on March 27 but I sent him pictures and he said it does look like DD. I have not done yoga for 2 days and the pain is definitely better than before. Any suggestions to whether i should continue would be helpful
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03/10/2024 18:56
spanishbuddha Administrator
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03/10/2024 18:56
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Yoga and Dupuytrens
BRUMMY:
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and as yet undiagnosed. I started seeing nodules on my palm 2 weeks ago after doing yoga. I only recently started doing yoga and maybe the intense pushing with the palms into the mat has brought it on. I am kind of bummed out. I go to my Doctor in Canada on March 27 but I sent him pictures and he said it does look like DD. I have not done yoga for 2 days and the pain is definitely better than before. Any suggestions to whether i should continue would be helpful
Hi BRUMMY
I would say after any type of exercise induced soreness or injury, rest and recover first, then....? You do need a diagnosis. I am a bit surprised that yoga would cause DD and possibly the stretching just inflamed a pre-existing condition; but who knows! In any case if you do resume you need to modify something or it might re-occur or make things worse, whatever it is. I have DD and do some 'floor exercises' but use knuckles or elbows in situations that most people would use hand palms. For gripping or weights or racquet sports I use padded gloves. Most people with DD are able to continue with their activities albeit with some modification or additional support or cushioning etc.
If the diagnosis is DD have a read on our website including available early treatment options.
Best wishes SB
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