I had mandatory surgery on my right hand 3.5 weeks ago, and my left is scheduled next. It still hasn't healed and is quite painful. However my finger flexibility is basically normal again. The largest incision is in the palm of my hand which is what remains unhealed and painful. My left hand isn't as severe, but as usual it affects the pinky first, and I've been unable to fret for a few years now. Once the left is done and healed, I hope to play again. I think it would be excellent PT anyway. Those of you who have it should know a few important facts. If it is in early stages, it can be treated by a hand surgeon in office with a simple needle procedure. Unfortunately, very few people realize they have it in the early stages.Stretching will not help it, and likely cause it to progress more rapidly. Injecting enzymes is ineffective. If you have Peroni's (It shows up years before Dupuytren's, but they are the same disease.), hopefully your urologist will warn you to watch for Dupuytren's and catch it early. Mine did not. I am told stem cell therapy on this is considered voodoo and virtually a dangerous fraud. Only get treatment from a respected hand surgeon. Although an outpatient procedure, the surgery is more painful than I was led to believe and the recovery longer than I expected already. Finally, the longer you wait, the more serious and painful the surgery will be. It can be far more serious if you wait too long and involve skin grafts and such. Have your surgeon monitor it every few months, and follow their advice on surgery.