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What to Expect from Hand Therapy for Dupuytren's Contracture

How the structures involved in Dupuytren's Contracture differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Dupuytren's Contracture differ from normal

Short answer

Hand therapy for Dupuytren's contracture assesses finger movement and hand function, then may use exercises, splinting, and task advice to protect use.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Therapy aim
Maintain movement and useful hand function
Possible tools
Exercises, task advice, and prescribed splinting
Review trigger
Increasing bend or reduced hand use

Understanding the therapy assessment

The therapist examines the palm and affected fingers, noting cords or nodules, finger position, skin condition, grip, and your ability to open the hand for activities. Therapy cannot remove the thickened tissue itself. Its role may be to maintain available movement, support the hand after a procedure, manage a scar, and help you use the hand efficiently.

Working with the programme

You may practise finger extension, tendon-gliding movements, grip tasks, or a night splint when prescribed. Do not force a finger against strong resistance or wear a splint in a way that causes pressure marks. After an injection or operation, follow the specific wound, dressing, and exercise instructions. Read more about [Dupuytren's Contracture](/conditions/dupuytren-contracture/) and [Hand Therapy](/treatments/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation/hand-therapy/).

When to contact your clinician

Arrange review if the finger is becoming more bent, hand use is declining, or a splint no longer fits. After a procedure, seek prompt advice for spreading redness, fever, increasing discharge, severe swelling, new numbness, or sudden loss of movement.

Questions to discuss

Ask what movement is realistic, whether a splint is appropriate, how to protect the skin and joints, when specialist review is needed, and how to adapt work or household tasks.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can hand therapy straighten the thickened tissue?

Therapy does not remove the tissue; it may help maintain movement and function, particularly around other treatments.

Is a night splint always needed?

No. A therapist or specialist decides whether splinting is suitable for your hand and treatment stage.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.