Outpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation in Kansas City

Ability KC’s spinal cord rehabilitation services in Kansas City are part of an outpatient day program for those no longer in need of inpatient care. This program is an intensive, comprehensive, and highly integrated program consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapies centered around the unique needs of our patients. Through advanced treatments and cutting-edge technologies, we can help patients with spinal cord injuries or impairments get back to living life at their highest level of function.

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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Psychology

Our psychology services include a neuropsychological assessment, as well as individual and group counseling for both individuals and families.
EKSO GT

The EKSO GT enables functional-based, intensive, over-ground gait training designed to support individuals as they re-learn step patterns and weight shifts.
Interactive Metronome

The interactive metronome is a research-based training program that helps children and adults improve their attention, memory, and coordination abilities.
Bioness H200

The Bioness H200 supports the wrist in a functional position. This allows the fingers and thumb to move more efficiently while reaching, grasping, and pinching.
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Bike

The FES Bike applies small electrical pulses to muscles to restore or improve their function. The FES Bike is commonly used for exercise, but also to assist with breathing, grasping, transferring, standing, and walking.
Vital Stimulation

Vital Stimulation is a specialized form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), specifically designed to treat swallowing disorders.

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 today: 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 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 disability care 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 Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation in Kansas City

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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 spinal cord injury rehabilitation in Kansas City or across 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

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation in Kansas City can be 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.
The Stroke Specialty Team consists of the person served, their family, and professionals from the specialties of:

Assistive Technology

Aquatics

Case Management

Driver’s Evaluation and Training

Education

Employment Services

Neuropsychology/Psychology

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Patient Representative

Peer Mentoring

Psychiatry

Physical Therapy

Social Work

Speech and Language Pathology

Therapeutic Recreation
Families and caregivers are integral members of the rehabilitation team. We seek their involvement in educational opportunities, developing goals, carrying through home programs, and preparing for community integration.

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

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation in Kansas City