Amputation Doesn’t Mean Limitation

Limb loss can be a life-altering experience that impacts a person’s ability to maintain their independence and so much more. Ability KC’s services for limb loss rehabilitation in Kansas City help people learn to live with the challenges brought on by amputations through the help of highly experienced staff members. Our organization offers a wide range of different treatments and modalities to help individuals achieve their highest level of function following amputation.

Our Capabilities

Nursing

Our Nursing team assists patients through medication management, direction, and monitoring of medical concerns—as well as physical assistance or supervision.
Social Work

Ability KC’s social work team acts as a liaison between patients, their families, and the medical team to provide resources and education for a safe return to work, school, or the community.
Outpatient Therapy

Ability KC has the capability to provide a number of outpatient therapy services to help individuals improve and regain physical and/or cognitive functions. Modes of therapy include recreational therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy.

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Prosthetic Training

Prosthetic training including complex and advanced prosthetic devices.
Assistive Technology

Assistive technology helps address needs relating to computer use, communication, and home or environmental modifications.

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What You Can Expect

The first step to receiving care through Ability KC is to connect with a community liaison or member of our admissions team. Our community liaisons and admission teams are here to help you navigate based on your specific needs and assist with your questions about our programs. They’ll be able to connect you with the appropriate care team based on your challenges and individual goals. Get started at: https://abilitykc.org/ability-kc-admissions/
Ability KC will work collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan through our intensive CARF-accredited outpatient medical rehabilitation day program. All limb loss rehabilitation services will be tailored to help patients successfully work through their specific challenges and meet their individual goals.
Our services don’t end once a person completes their treatment program. Even when patients and families accomplish all of their care goals and reach their desired milestones, we’ll always be here as a resource to help guide them through the next phases of their lives.

Our Approach

Ability KC takes an integrated approach to our care services and limb loss rehabilitation in Kansas City.

Our team will work with individuals to develop a care plan that can include intensive outpatient rehabilitation services, goal-based group therapies, and interest-based resources.

Our Approach

A Brighter Future Starts Here

Start your journey with Ability KC by using our online “Build Your Plan” tool, or feel free to reach out to our team regarding any questions or comments you may have.

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Benefits of Limb Loss Rehabilitation in Kansas City

Young man with an amputation exercises with therapist.

Advanced Technology

Ability KC therapists are trained with Interactive Metronome, EKSO Exoskeleton System, Vital Stimulation, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycles, and Bioness H200. No other outpatient rehabilitation program in the Midwest can match our team’s care technology.

Treatments For All Ages

Nowhere else in the region offers the ability to provide outpatient rehabilitative services for patients ranging from preschool to senior age.

Personalized Treatments

We strive to provide all patients with educational and treatment environments that are completely tailored to individual client needs throughout their continuum of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

If a patient’s goal is to drive following their limb loss rehabilitation services, a personalized care team will work hard to help them achieve that goal. We have helped a wide range of limb loss patients regain the ability to drive through training in the use of assistive technology.
Services are funded by a variety of sources which may include but are not limited to:

Commercial Insurance

Medicaid/Medicare

Self-pay

Fees can be discussed, at the time of referral, with Ability KC’s business office. Other funding sources (Cerner Charitable Foundation, Clay County Children’s Services Fund, Falling Forward, Caring Program, Charity) may be available and explored with the responsible party.
Yes, this program will identify and support need for prosthetic care while also providing education related to skin and limb integrity to minimize risk of complications due to limb loss.

Learn More About Ability KC

With a rich history that spans over 75 years, Ability KC has provided services that have helped change and shape the lives of thousands.

Our organization is proud to serve over 3,000 individuals with disabilities and their families annually, and we’ll continue to work tirelessly to help the members of our community reach their greatest potential.

Our History

Limb Loss Rehabilitation in Kansas City

Limb Loss Rehabilitation Services

Amputation Doesn’t Mean Limitation

Our Capabilities

What You Can Expect

Our Approach

Ability KC takes an integrated approach to our care services and limb loss rehabilitation in Kansas City.

A Brighter Future Starts Here

Benefits of Limb Loss Rehabilitation in Kansas City

Advanced Technology

Treatments For All Ages

Personalized Treatments

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the limb loss rehabilitation program in Kansas City help me regain the ability to drive?

How do I pay for these services?

Does Ability KC help with prosthetic care?

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