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Gretchen Rakowski, DPT

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Location

  • Springdale Health Center
  • 21700 Intertech Dr.
  • Brookfield, WI 53045

Specialties

  • Physical Therapy

Springdale Health Center

Gretchen treats each patient as a unique individual and listens to their story. She wants to be a part of their team to success in improving their quality of life and assisting them to their prior level of function. She utilizes evidence-based practice to help guide the patient’s treatment and encourages them to take an active role in their recovery process.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Back Pain
  • Dizziness
  • Foot Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Stroke
  • Falls
  • Ankle Pain
  • Extremity Pain
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Treatments and Services

  • Orthopaedics
  • Manual Physical Therapy
  • Vestibular/Balance Therapy
  • Epley Maneuver

Patients Ages Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Clinic Locations

Springdale Health Center
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Biography

Dr. Gretchen Rakowski received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UW-La Crosse and has been with the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Community Physicians since 2015. She specializes in vestibular therapy while also treating patients with general orthopedic conditions. Gretchen takes each day in the clinic as an adventure and seeks the ability to make a difference in her patient’s lives. When not at work, Gretchen enjoys living an active lifestyle herself and spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys outdoor activities, boating, riding around on the UTV, and crafting.

Education and Training

Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, WI (2014)

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