Emily Louisa Brekke DPT
Physical Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
115 W Salem Ave Indianola IA, 50125About
Emily Brekke is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in Indianola, IA. Emily is a doctor specializing in physical treatment of children to help reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Dr. Brekke can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Dr. Brekke will create a treatment plan based on the childs specific injury, disease or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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