Physical Therapy
Staffed with four physical therapists – Bob Dickkut, Bob Arnold, Jill Birks, Ann Riat, Kay Crabb, and Pearl Wuebker the department sees patients referred by physicians, physician assistants and family nurse practitioners. Bob Arnold is one of a few physical therapists in Iowa who is trained to perform electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction testing. Jill Birks and Pearl Wuebker are certified athletic trainers. Ann Riat and Pearl Wuebker are trained in treating incontinence with physical therapy and has special equipment to assist you with the retraining muscles.
A large percentage of our patients have problems with their necks, backs, fractures, sprains, strains, tendonitis, and bursitis. Services include wound care, care for strokes, the fitting of many types of back braces, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehab for inpatients, and various other conditions. We treat inpatients, outpatients, and two Area Home Health agencies and staff an outpatient clinic at McFarland Clinic, Rockwell City (712) 297-5016. Our direct number for the hospital office is (712) 464-4244.

