IU Health Ball Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

About IU Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation in Muncie

We will meet you where you are in your rehabilitation journey. Our goal is to take you to your highest functional potential. You will receive skilled, one-on-one care with experienced clinicians. We will listen to you, assess your current ability, and set a plan to help you achieve your goals. Your course of therapy may include:

• Specific treatment strategies to improve functional abilities
• Education for management and prevention of injuries
• A home exercise program designed specifically for you

Our team includes:

• Physical therapists
• Physical therapist assistants
• Occupational therapists
• Certified occupational therapy assistants
• Speech therapists
• Recreational therapists
• Fitness instructors

Our Services

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists use various methods to evaluate, treat and strengthen your body. Our goal is to help you get back to your best health. We'll build an evidence-based plan designed for your needs. We offer a wide variety of treatments.

Our physical therapy services include:

• Amputee care & rehabilitation
• Back & neck pain or injuries
• Balance, dizziness and vertigo
• Chronic pain
• Foot and ankle injuries & disorders
• Headaches
• Hip problems & injuries
• Knee pain
• Low back pain
• Neuro or stroke impairments & functional limitations – adult
• Orthopedic injuries
• Overuse or repetitive stress injuries
• Pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction
• Pelvic health conditions – female/male
• Pregnancy-related pain
• Shoulder pain or injuries
• Sports-related injuries
• TMJ/TMD dysfunction
• Workers' Compensation
• Wrist and hand pain or injuries (at our North Street location)

Approaches to physical therapy include:

• IASTM soft tissue treatment
• Aquatic therapy
• Blood flow restriction training (BFR)
• Breast surgery recovery
• CranioSacral therapy
• Dizziness & balance disorders treatment
• Dry needling (available at North Street location)
• Hesch Method – SI
• McKenzie Method – Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy
• Mulligan technique
• Muscle energy technique
• Myofascial Release
• Oncology & lymphedema rehabilitation
• Orthotics
• Osteoporosis treatment
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Parkinson's disease treatment
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Pre/post-operative care
• Spine & advanced manual therapy techniques
• Sports rehabilitation
• Vestibular & concussion treatment

Occupational Therapy

We provide occupational therapy focused on promoting independence in daily activities. Your limitations may be a result of illness, injury or the aging process. These can keep you from being able to do essential tasks related to self-care, home management or returning to school or work.

Our team uses therapeutic activities and exercise to help you regain full function. Often, this is based upon the actual daily task of concern. Treatment may also include training in adaptive techniques or using adaptive equipment.

Our occupational therapy services include:

• Lymphedema treatment
• Parkinson's disease treatment
• Wheelchair assessments
• Strength after Breast Cancer Program (download PDF to learn more)
• Hand therapy (available at North Street location)
• Stroke and neurological rehabilitation
• Wrist & hand pain or injuries (available at North Street location)

Speech Therapy

Our speech-language pathologists provide evaluation and therapy services for individuals of all ages with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing impairments.

Our speech therapy services include:

• Communication therapy
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Fluency
• Treatment for swallowing disorders
• Head, Neck and Throat Cancer Recovery Program
• Voice disorders

Be Well Program

We want to promote the health and wellness of East Central Indiana. We offer a safe, welcoming place for community members to exercise on land and in warm water. Our goal is to provide exercise and educational opportunities for all ability levels to promote wellness for all.

We offer classes, independent exercise and instructor-led exercise programs. These programs are open to the public. Prices vary for different services. The Be Well Program includes:

Aquatic Exercise Classes & Open Pool

Our pool is kept at 92 degrees, is open to the community and has an accessible entrance for those with limited mobility.

LAND Classes: $5 per 45-minute class

• Zumba Gold ® LAND (high intensity) Easy to follow Zumba® dance choreography with a focus on cardiovascular, balance, range of motion, and coordination.
• Strength & Balance LAND (low intensity) Exercises with a focus on flexibility, strengthening, and balance. Performed seated or standing by chair with modifications.
• Cardio & Tone LAND (medium intensity) Exercises with a focus on flexibility, strengthening, balance, and cardiovascular. Performed seated and standing by chair with modifications.
• Next Step LAND Opportunity to use the Land equipment such as weights, treadmill, and NuStep individually. This is a great option post-rehab to continue your routine. $3 per visit

POOL Classes: $7 per 45-minute class

• Fit Aqua POOL (high intensity) Challenging cardiovascular and strengthening workout in chest deep water.
• Modified Aqua POOL (medium intensity) Workout designed to provide cardiovascular, strengthening, balance, and flexibility in chest deep water.
• Gentle Aqua POOL (low intensity) Program focused on joint pain relief, muscle relaxation, and stretching.
• Aqua Zumba® POOL (high intensity) Dance party in the pool! Follow the instructor to move to the music and get a cardiovascular and coordination boost.
• Mod/Fit Aqua POOL (medium to high intensity) Class designed to flex between Modified Aqua and Fit Aqua (see above) depending on the needs of the participants in each class.
• Rehab Group POOL (very low intensity) Contact the Be Well Program to see if you qualify for this opportunity.
• Aqua 1-on-1 POOL Warm water workout designed to meet individual needs when one-on-one assistance is required. Contact the Be Well Program to schedule. $30 per session
• Open POOL Opportunity to use the pool and equipment at your own pace individually. $7 per visit

To receive scheduling updates and info on our Be Well classes, sign up for REMIND by texting “@BMHbewell4” to the number 81010.

Functional Movement Screens

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a series of tests designed to assess movement patterns and identify risk factors for injury. Our goal is to identify these risk factors to address them before they lead to problems. Download our Functional Movement Screens flyer (PDF) to learn more.

Programs at North Street Location

Some of our Be Well Program services are offered at our North Street location. Visit the North Street location page for more info about these programs:

• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Program: The AlterG Treadmill gives you the ability to use normal walking mechanics if you have weight-bearing restrictions from your physician.
• Front Runner Program: The Front Runner™ program is designed for runners to promote running efficiency. This enhances performance and minimizes injury risk.

About Your Visit

Insurance

IU Health accepts most insurance plans. We recommend that you verify your benefits and eligibility with your insurance company before your visit.

Preparing for Your Appointment

When you come to your appointment, please remember bring the following:

• Insurance and identification card(s)
• A copy of relevant medical records
• A list of current medications, including over-the-counter medicines and supplements.

For your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete required paperwork.

Parking

We offer free parking available on site.

My IU Health Patient Portal

The My IU Health patient portal makes it easy for you to navigate to self-schedule appointments with select providers, send messages to your care team, view results and pay a bill.