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Hands

Complex hand injuries

Hand therapy at Vital Hands Rehab is occupational therapy for the tasks your hands do all day. Stephanie Tagoe, MS, OTR/L, works with people after tendon, nerve, and other complex hand injuries so they can grip, write, cook, and dress again.

Occupational therapist guiding a hand task

Who this helps

  • A tendon, nerve, or fracture has limited the hand
  • Grip, pinch, or fine movement is weak or painful
  • Buttons, jars, or a phone have become difficult
  • You want therapy at the Bowie clinic or at home

What a visit includes

  • A look at how the hand is used in your real routine
  • Practice with grip, pinch, and everyday objects
  • Guidance on splints or simple equipment when they help
  • A written plan a family member can follow

Clinic at 6000-C Laurel Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715. Mobile visits cover Prince George's County. Coverage is explained before the first billed visit. This is occupational therapy, not physical therapy.

Questions

Is this physical therapy for the hand?

No. This is occupational therapy. The focus is using the hand in daily tasks, not a general exercise program.

Can hand therapy happen at home?

Yes. Mobile visits cover Prince George's County. Some people start at the Bowie clinic and continue at home.

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