Physical Therapy
The Rooks County Health Center Physical Therapy Department is staffed by a board-certified physical therapist and three physical therapist assistants, who believe strongly in providing quality, small-town health care. Our staff provides a comprehensive approach to therapy to include not only our patient's physical needs, but emotional and social needs as well.
In order to undergo physical therapy in our facility, one must first receive a referral from his or her health care provider. The hospital's front office staff will schedule an initial evaluation during which the physical therapist will complete a series of tests and measurements appropriate for the medical diagnosis given by the health care provider. The information gathered in the inintial evaluation will guide the therapist in determining an appropriate plan for each individual. The therapist's main goal is to provide each patient with an individualized home exercise plan that gives the patient the tools that he or she needs to continue therapy at home.
Outpatient physical therapy is available Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Some of the conditions for which our physical therapy department offers treatment include the following:
- Back and neck pain
- Orthopedic injuries and post-surgical weakness (ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, shoulder, etc.)
- Work and sports related injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
- Chronic pain
- General weakness or deconditioning
- Impaired balance and coordination
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Arthritis pain
The Rooks County Health Center physical therapy team provides care for patients on an in-patient basis as well. Hospitalized patients are assisted in transfers and ambulation to increase strength and endurance to prepare them for a safe return home. Patients who have balance problems or difficulty walking due to pain or weakness are assigned and fitted with a proper assistive device such as a cane or walker. By teaching a patient to use such a device properly, our physical therapy staff promotes further community involvement and safety.
"Our focus is to help patients return to their highest level of function at home, work, and school related activities with the least amount of discomfort by utilizing the most effective, efficient and beneficial physical therapy treatment techniques available."
Contact Information
Darlene Herman, PT
Scott Carpenter, PTA
Melissa Jensen, PTA
Renee Post, PTA
Phone: (785) 434-4553 Ext. 210