Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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You'll need a referral for pulmonary rehabilitation at North Kansas City Hospital. For more information, call 816.691.1575.

Just like your muscles need rehabilitation after an injury or procedure, your lungs do, too, when you have chronic lung disease.

The pulmonary rehabilitation specialists at North Kansas City Hospital take the time to talk with you and create a personalized exercise program that will fit your needs and goals. They have the expertise to help you breathe more easily and will treat you with compassion while you’re working toward that goal.

What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

USNWR High Performing Hospital - COPD Your doctor or pulmonary specialist may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation as part of your treatment plan if you live with a lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our outpatient program means you’ll visit our facility for care and then return home.

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you:

Become more independent through individualized education, exercise and support
Control and reduce symptoms and complications
Lower your chances of needing to be admitted to the hospital

Proven, Accredited Care

Here, we put you first. And that means providing the high-quality, compassionate care you’ve come to expect from NKCH. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is no exception. It is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This national accreditation recognizes leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation that offer the most advanced practices available.

A Pulmonary Care Team You Can Trust

The pulmonary rehabilitation team at NKCH features respiratory therapists, registered nurses and exercise physiologists. Many similar programs do not offer this range of specialized care. Our team provides education and rehabilitation services in a unique group exercise format that provides important psychosocial benefits to patients.

Your team may include:

Board-certified pulmonologists
Dietitians
Exercise physiologists
Registered nurses
Registered respiratory therapists

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.

Your First Session

At your first session, our multidisciplinary team:

Performs a thorough health assessment
Reviews your medical history
Talks to you about your quality of life and rehabilitation goals, such as returning to work, spending more time with family and friends or walking up and down stairs more easily

Nine-Week Undergraduate Program

After your first session, you’ll take part in our nine-week undergraduate pulmonary rehabilitation program which includes:

Strength and endurance training
Energy conservation techniques
Education about lifestyle changes, nutrition and stress management

To get the most out of pulmonary rehab, we recommend attending two, two-hour sessions each week. We offer sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at:

8 a.m.
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
4 p.m.

Continue Your Success After Rehabilitation

Once you complete our undergraduate rehabilitation program, we encourage you to continue building on your progress by attending our self-directed graduate rehabilitation program. We offer two-hour sessions Monday-Friday at:

6:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.

Insurance Coverage

Depending on how long you participate in the program and progress toward your goals, most insurance plans cover our undergraduate pulmonary rehabilitation program. Be sure to verify coverage with your insurance plan. If you have questions about your insurance, call 816.691.1575.