Hand and wrist symptoms
We rely on our hands for nearly everything we do, so even minor pain or stiffness can make everyday tasks frustrating. If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
Our Services
At Orthopedic Rehab Specialists, our Certified Hand Therapist provides specialized care for injuries and conditions affecting your hands, wrists, and upper extremities. From custom splinting to recovery after surgery, we create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Our Provider
At Orthopedic Rehab Specialists, your care is in the hands of a Certified Hand Therapist, Juliet Steffe, with advanced training in treating injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremities. From custom splinting to post-surgical rehabilitation, Juliet provides personalized treatment to help you regain strength, restore movement, and return to the activities you enjoy.
Education
Credentials
Juliet Steffe is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping adults and children recover from injuries and conditions affecting their hands and upper extremities.
Throughout her career, Juliet has treated a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions, including traumatic injuries, congenital conditions, and chronic pain. She specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation, using evidence-based treatments to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, and regain independence in their daily activities.
Juliet earned her Doctor of Education degree in 2025 and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with the next generation of occupational therapists. She also serves on the Leadership Development Committee for the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Juliet believes in creating individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient's needs and recovery goals. Her dedication to continued learning ensures her patients benefit from current advances in hand therapy.
Let’s Clear a Few Things Up
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. In Kentucky, you can schedule with us directly. If your doctor sends you our way, that works too. We work closely with physicians across the valley and keep them in the loop. Either way, we'll help you check what your insurance needs.
No. You can schedule with us directly or come with your doctor's referral. Either way, we'll help you check what your insurance needs.
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How much will physical therapy cost?
It depends on your plan, and we'll help you figure it out before you start. We accept most major insurance, plus auto insurance and workers' comp. No insurance? Ask about our self-pay rate of [$XX] per visit.
It depends on your plan. We accept most major insurance, auto and workers' comp, and offer a self-pay rate of [$XX] per visit
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What happens at my first appointment?
A relaxed conversation, a gentle movement check and a clear plan. Plan on about [60] minutes.
Your first visit is a relaxed conversation and a gentle movement check. We'll ask about your pain, your routine and what you want to get back to. Then we'll see how you move and build your plan together. Plan on about [60] minutes. If we use hands on care, we'll always explain it first.
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Frequently Asked Questions