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bgh

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Dupuytren’s Contracture
« on: March 22, 2014, 10:13:01 AM »
I have been diagnosed with the very early stages of
Dupuytren’s Contracture
.  I have significantly shortened my span and went from 1/4 rev to zero in the thumb which helps with my limited flexion of the palm and ring finger.  So far so good. 

I am now looking at maybe a bowling glove which has griping material on the index, pinky, and palm (and maybe a padded glove, such as Ebonite's React/Palm Pad) or even non padded gloves.

I wanted to stress the ailment is in it's very early stages and painless, so prevention from strain is very important.  I have been advised that there is an injection therapy available ($).   

Thanks in advance for any advice.

« Last Edit: March 22, 2014, 11:55:15 AM by bgh »

 

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Re: Dupuytren’s Contracture
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2014, 02:15:28 PM »
I did not have a clue what Dupuytren's Contracture was before I read this post, so I learned something new today. One thing that you might give some thought to is the glove with the pad in the palm will position the ball forward and more on your fingers. You did not say what your finger pitches are, but you may have more options  with reverse on the fingers if needed. The Ebonite Pro Form Positioner is another option for you. You still have the textured fore finger and little finger. It does have a metal plate on the backside, which can be removed if not needed for support. A good relaxed grip on your bowling ball should be key and a good glove for support where you need it for your hand.
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Re: Dupuytren’s Contracture
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2014, 02:22:15 PM »
I did not have a clue what Dupuytren's Contracture was before I read this post, so I learned something new today. One thing that you might give some thought to is the glove with the pad in the palm will position the ball forward and more on your fingers. You did not say what your finger pitches are, but you may have more options  with reverse on the fingers if needed. The Ebonite Pro Form Positioner is another option for you. You still have the textured fore finger and little finger. It does have a metal plate on the backside, which can be removed if not needed for support. A good relaxed grip on your bowling ball should be key and a good glove for support where you need it for your hand.
jodyk24

My finger pitches are :
Middle finger ^7/16 Rev 7/16 <left
Ring finger ^7/16 Rev 1/4 >right
5/16 bridge = 1/2 with Vise Oval Inserts
Already reversed quite a ways already.

I'm leaning toward picking up a Ebonite React/R Palm Pad Glove.  Thinking that the pad would lessen the pressure on the palm of the hand and quite possibly lessen flexing pressure of finger ligaments, fascia layer, and cords leading from the palm. (speculation on my part)

thanks jodyk24 for the Ebonite Pro Form Positioner suggestion.
« Last Edit: March 22, 2014, 03:34:43 PM by bgh »

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Re: Dupuytren’s Contracture [update]
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2014, 08:23:06 AM »
[Update]  I purchased the Ebonite React/R Palm Pad Glove XL (Blue) and wore it in league. I decided to get rid of the palm cushion in this glove, I carefully cut the palm pad away because I felt it was in the wrong position and didn't cushion the palm in the proper position where my nodule cord condition is located.  Back in the 70's/80's I had the Don Carter glove (Mark Roth used to wear one) and the new Ebonite version is completely different.   The palm on the original sat more towards the fingers and was more in the pad of the hand (from memory) and the new Ebonite glove pad sits much lower, smaller pad, and sits towards the bottom of the outside of the palm.  I don't know if Ebonite thinks it is an improvement, it might be for some people, but just not for me.  I ditched the pad temporarily, but will experiment with moving the cushion pad to a different position or trying some padded medical tape once I have time to practice.

My feeling and impression is that the Ebonite glove (without the pad) helps my hand and gives me effortless grip because of the index and pinky finger grip material which relieves pressure in my hand.  So far so good, great relaxed grip on the ball with no stress or pain.  Ebonite makes three other versions of this glove with various gripping tackiness levels.  I ordered all of them to give them a try.

Ebonite React black (original) XXL,  React/Rx Red XL, Ultra Gripper XL (Dark Blue).
The only glove they make XXL is the original,  the XL React/R palm was pretty snug
but probably will expand/stretch given time. 
 




« Last Edit: April 06, 2014, 08:47:25 AM by bgh »

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Re: Dupuytren’s Contracture
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2014, 08:32:22 AM »
Very cool thread!  I hadn't considered wearing an accessory as being preventative.

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Re: Dupuytren’s Contracture
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2014, 09:03:27 AM »
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I hadn't considered wearing an accessory as being preventative.

Yes, it was a suggestion (orders) that my doctor gave me.  "Wear well padded grip gloves with any activity that would be deemed as stressful (to the hand)"  Bowling would be considered "stressful" in more than one way :>)

Basically, I am documenting my experience with the ailment so other's that might have the disease (est 10 million worldwide have Dupuytren’s) might be able to keep on bowling and enjoy this great sport.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2014, 09:07:33 AM by bgh »