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Therapy & Rehab Programs

Your Choice for Rehabilitation Therapy in Piatt County

After illness, injury, or surgery, rehabilitative therapy is the key to enhancing your recovery and enriching your overall health. The Therapy Services department at Kirby Medical Center provides a wide variety of high-end equipment and services provided by highly experienced professionals who are focused on your needs.

The Therapy Services department is now at the Kirby Therapy and Wellness Center located at 951 Medical Center Drive, Monticello.

What to Bring

When beginning any new therapy program, you will want to remember to bring the following with you.

By doing so, we can expedite the process and ensure that we have all of the information we need to take the best care of you.

  • Insurance Card
  • Photo Identification
  • List of current medications and allergies
  • List of previous injuries and dates of any surgeries past and present

Also, be sure to wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to discuss your goals. Remember, therapy is a progressive process and having a positive attitude will help you achieve your goals.

Our Therapy and Wellness Center is home to all of our therapy and wellness services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Cardiac Rehab, KMC Move, Nutrition and Wellness, as well as our KMC Active Gym – all in one convenient location.

Opportunities for one-on-one aquatic therapy and aquatic exercise are now available thanks to the new 16’x20’ aquatic therapy pool. The 19,000-square-foot basement will be utilized for future hospital needs

KMC Move classes include:
» AquaFit

  • Physical Therapy – Patients of all ages are encouraged to achieve their maximum level of physical mobility and function by working with our licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. Services include therapeutic exercise, soft tissue manipulation, gait training and more.
  • Occupational Therapy – Our occupational therapy team works to increase safety, strength, mobility, and independence for our patients. Sessions are designed around individualized treatment plans and goals to restore the patients maximum functional potential.
  • AquaFit – Aquatic class supervised by a medical professional. AquaFit is a great option for the exerciser who would like to engage in an unstructured exercise format and enjoys their own program development.
  • Speech Therapy – With the help of a licensed speech pathologist, patients both young and old learn to express their needs through understandable speech. Swallow-based programs are also available to assist those with swallowing disorders. Speech Therapy also addresses cognition and memory issues to assist and restore higher functioning.
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation - Through a combination of physical exercise, education and counseling, our cardiac rehabilitation program aims to help patients become more physically fit, acquire a better understanding of their disease and minimize their risk for future problems.
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation -Designed for patients suffering from lung disease, our pulmonary rehabilitation program offers two supervised exercise sessions each week along with information about breathing retraining, bronchial hygiene, relaxation methods, nutrition and more.
  • Women's Health Therapy Services – Kirby Medical Center’s Therapy Services Department is pleased to offer physical therapy for a variety of women’s health issues. These therapy services are designed especially for the unique health issues facing women and are intended to relieve pain and help improve quality of life.
  • MedFit - Fitness class with use of exercise equipment,
    supervised by a medical professional. Participant
    will need to be able to transfer on and off equipment. Assistance is provided for set up of equipment and program initiation. Excellent beginning exercise program that is less scripted, designed for those that appreciate engaging in building their own exercise routine.
  • Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) - A premier exercise program for older adults, offering classes for strength, balance, and fitness.
  • KMC Move – KMC Move offers a variety of exercise programs at various levels. We are certain there is a right fit for you. You are not required to be a Silver Sneakers member to attend classes.

KMC Move classes include:

    To view the KMC Move class schedule, please click HERE

    For questions about therapy and rehabilitation services at Kirby Medical Center, call 217-762-1830.

    For more information on our therapy services, please see this brochure.