Rachael S. Biehunko, PT, DPT, PCS, Cert. DN

Rachael Sloan Biehunko, PT, DPT, PCS joined the Sports Physical Therapy team at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus in October of 2023. As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Specialist, Rachael enjoys treating a variety of diagnoses spanning from developmental diagnosis through sports and orthopedic injuries. She takes special interest in unique pediatrics conditions such as chronic pain and sport related concussions. She is competent in inpatient and outpatient therapy services, serial casting, dry needling, and vestibular and manual therapy. She enjoys teaching and has experience lecturing pediatric and orthopedic content at the doctorate level.

Personal Statement

I firmly believe in a patient-centered approach that meets the goal of improving a child’s quality of life by providing personalized treatment plans grounded in therapeutic activity and lifestyle modifications.

Clinical Interests

Sport related injuries, concussion, amplified pain, dizziness, headaches, toe walking, spasticity management

Education

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Contributing Author to "The Handbook of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine", Part V, Chapter 20 - "Physical Modalities".