Rock Climbing and Dupuytren Disease
Rock climbing increases risk of Dupuytren contracture. Read the full article here: http://goo.gl/Ns2xOE
The more hours spent, the greater the risk. Why? Dupuytren biology is fed by mechanical stress. Stress alone won't give you Dupuytren disease, but with genetic Dupuytren risk, stressing your palms might start it early. Probably same for handball, rowing, BMX: all stress the palm. Be nice to your hands. #Dupuytren
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Playing drums. Could it make dupuytrens worst? I don't feel like I am stressing my palms when I play.
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