Rachel Handt, PT, DPT, NCS, AIB-VRC
Physical Therapy
- Biography
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Biography
Rachel Handt, PT, DPT, NCS, AIB-VRC, is the IU Health Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Coordinator and a physical therapist with IU Health Neurorehabilitation & Robotics. Rachel also works part-time as an Associate Faculty member at the IU Indianapolis Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She completed her undergraduate studies at Ball State University, then attended IU Indianapolis, where she obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She later attended a Neurologic Residency at the University of Southern California and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center. She went on to obtain her board certification in Neurologic Rehabilitation Clinical Practice. Rachel is currently studying at the University of Evansville to complete her PhD in Health Professions Education.
Rachel has over 9 years of experience in physical therapy, working across multiple settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient rehabilitation. Rachel specializes in the treatment of neurological conditions, including (but not limited to):
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurosurgical patients
- Dizziness/vestibular dysfunction
- Concussion
- Amputation
- Neuromuscular diseases (such as muscular dystrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple systems atrophy, etc.)
Rachel works on a variety of treatments with her patients to facilitate their recovery and maximize their mobility and independence; some of those include:
- Adaptive equipment training and education
- Balance retraining
- Functional mobility/functional transfer training
- Gait interventions (including the use of robotics therapy)
- Dual mobility and cognitive interventions
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Rachel has the following specialty training/certifications, which contribute to her work as a neurologic physical therapist:
- Gait Analysis & use of Advanced Technologies for Mobility Training
- Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
- Vestibular and Concussion Specialist
- LSVT BIG Certified
- Dry Needling Certified
- McKenzie Part A Trained
- Graston Certified
Rachel’s favorite thing about working with the neuro population is that it allows her to be creative with her treatments and recommendations.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, attending Colts games, hanging out with her pets and traveling.
Locations
Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Physical Therapy
Specialties:
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Education
Doctorate:
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Residency:
Indiana University
Residency:
University of Southern California