Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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You'll need a referral for pulmonary rehabilitation at NKC Health. For more information, call (816) 691-1575.
Your lungs work hard every day. When illness makes breathing difficult, they deserve the same care and attention your muscles would after an injury.
The pulmonary rehabilitation specialists at NKC Health take the time to listen, understand your goals and create a personalized exercise program that feels right for you. Together, we’ll work toward easier breathing and renewed confidence, so you can get back to living life more fully.
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
If you’re living with a lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your doctor or pulmonary specialist may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation as part of your treatment plan. Our outpatient program gives you expert care in our facility and the comfort of returning home afterward.
Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you:
- Build strength and independence through personalized education, exercise and support
- Ease and better manage your symptoms
- Reduce complications and lower your risk of hospitalization
Proven, accredited care
At NKC Health, care is both advanced and compassionate. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a recognition only given to programs that meet the highest standards of quality and innovation in lung and heart care.
A care team you can trust
NKC Health Lung Care brings an integrated team approach that goes beyond what most programs offer. Your care team may include:
- Board-certified pulmonologists
- Dietitians
- Exercise physiologists
- Registered nurses
- Registered respiratory therapists
You’ll also benefit from our unique group exercise format, which combines professional guidance with the support of being around others who understand what you’re going through.
Together, our pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to help you build strength, manage symptoms, and feel more confident in daily life.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions: what to expect
Get the exercise, education and personal guidance you need to be more self-reliant when participating in our pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Getting started
- Complete a thorough health assessment
- Review your medical history
- Talk with you about your goals, whether it’s returning to work, keeping up with family or moving through your day with less effort
Building strength week by week
- Strength and endurance exercise tailored to your ability
- Strategies to conserve energy during daily activities
- Guidance on nutrition, healthy habits and stress management
- 8 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
Continue your progress
Finishing the nine-week program is an important milestone, but it’s not the end of the journey. To help keep your progress going, we offer a self-directed rehabilitation program with continued access to our facility and resources. Sessions are available Monday-Friday at 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Insurance
Most insurance plans cover our nine-week pulmonary rehabilitation program, though details may vary based on your plan and how long you participate. To avoid surprises, it’s smart to confirm your benefits ahead of time.
If you have questions or need help understanding your coverage, give us a call at (816) 691-1575. Our team is happy to walk you through the details.
