Get Back to Your Active Life with Physical Therapy

Category: Blog
Posted On: Jul 14, 2023

Janette Lawson suffers from IgA nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that affects the kidneys. To qualify for the kidney transplant list, Janette had to pass a test of her physical abilities, including walking a certain distance in a certain amount of time. Over several months, Janette and members of the Kirby therapy team worked together on the physical tasks required. With the help of Kirby’s physical therapists, Janette passed the test.

Janette appreciates Kirby’s local expertise, saying, “The new Therapy and Wellness Center has just magnified my thoughts of what we can do here in Monticello, and I am so thankful to have it here.”

Physical therapy is for all ages. Rehabilitation is simply defined as the process of recovering strength, mobility and function through physical therapy (PT). It can be incredibly effective in restoring a person’s physical capabilities from a range of conditions and injury, no matter how old or young they are.

Rehabilitation may improve quality of life from:

Acute injuries from work, burns, car accidents and other incidents
Sports injuries
Recent orthopedic surgery or other similar treatments
Persistent or recurrent joint pain and back pain
Other chronic conditions that develop over time and linger, making physical activity difficult

At Kirby Medical Center, we provide complete, quality physical therapy and rehabilitation services to help you get back to your active life as soon as possible, as well as the education you need to keep your hard-earned progress.

When it comes to physical therapy and rehabilitation, choose a healthcare organization that puts your needs and goals first. At Kirby Medical Center, our team of experienced therapists provide hands-on, individualized care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We’re focused on you.

Our new Therapy & Wellness Center provides physical therapy programs alongside occupational and speech therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehab and SAIL programs. No matter what your individual goals are, we’re by your side the whole way to help you live your life the way you want.