Elizabeth Rachel Groff Polito
PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2008
1600 1st Street East Independence, IA 50644 United States
Nickname
Rachel
Practice Name
Buchanan County Health Center
Practice Website
Practice Description
Rachel has always had a passion for treating orthopedic conditions, but became interested in pursuing advanced education in pelvic floor physical therapy after having her first daughter. Rachel has completed coursework through the APTA’s Section on Women’s Health and Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute for specialization training in pelvic floor physical therapy including the treatment of incontinence (including leaking and/or frequent urge to use the bathroom) for men, women, and children, pregnancy related pain and dysfunction, postpartum recovery, abdominal wall dysfunction including diastasis recti and post surgical pain, overactive/tight pelvic floor conditions, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation and bowel dysfunction, osteoporosis, as well as side effects from cancer treatment. Rachel has a passion for educating and treating her patients with pelvic floor conditions and helping her patients restore function and improve their quality of life.
Areas of Expertise
Bowel Incontinence, Breast Cancer, Constipation, Fibromyalgia, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Male Pelvic Health, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Pediatric Pelvic Health, Pelvic Oncology, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Urinary Incontinence
Populations Treated
Women, Men
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Business Hours
7:00-3:30
Telehealth Offered
No
Languages Spoken
English
University / College
Duke University [IA] (PT-00042)
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Orthopedics