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ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Waxahachie

We provide specialized rehabilitative care to those living with disabling injuries or illnesses.

05/18/2026

Stroke recovery can feel isolating, which is why support networks matter. While family and friends provide important help and encouragement, stroke support groups offer something unique: connection with others who truly understand the experience. Research shows that strong support networks are linked with better mental well-being and improved recovery after stroke.

Support groups can reduce stress, improve coping skills, and create a sense of belonging. Many survivors find that sharing with peers who have “been there” helps them feel less alone and more understood.

05/11/2026

Fear of falling after a stroke is common. It’s your brain’s way of trying to protect you. But sometimes that fear creates a cycle. Fear of falling can lead to avoiding movement, which causes weaker muscles and worse balance, ultimately increasing the risk of falling and reinforcing even more fear.

Signs you may be in this cycle include feeling unsteady, difficulty rising from a chair, fatigue, avoiding activities, worrying about falling during safe tasks, and losing confidence.

The good news is this cycle can be broken. Start by working with your healthcare team to find safe ways to stay active. Balance-focused exercises, physical and occupational therapies, fall prevention strategies, and simple home safety changes can help you rebuild strength, improve stability, and regain confidence, one step at a time.

05/10/2026

During National Hospital Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our dedicated employees who help provide hope to our patients and their families. From our physical, occupational, and speech therapists to our nurses, physicians, and support staff, your expertise and compassion help patients regain strength, restore independence, and return to the lives they enjoy.

We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to providing safe, high-quality care.

05/06/2026

Thank you to our nurses for their compassion, skill, and dedication. They provide around-the-clock care at our hospital, ensuring patients receive exceptional rehabilitative care.

05/04/2026

New 2026 guidelines from the American Stroke Association highlight important advances in treating ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain.

Recommended treatments now include expanded access to clot-removal procedures, greater use of the clot-busting medication tenecteplase, and mobile stroke units that bring care directly to patients.

These updates are helping more patients receive faster treatment, which can improve recovery and reduce long-term disability.

With nearly 800,000 strokes each year in the U.S., rapid recognition and treatment remain critical. Remember F.A.S.T. to recognize a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.

04/27/2026

Rehabilitation can make a significant difference for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies can help manage both movement and non-movement symptoms, keeping daily life easier and more independent.

Starting rehabilitation early and continuing it regularly can improve walking, balance, strength, communication, and overall quality of life. It also reduces stress for caregivers and helps people stay active and engaged in the activities they love.

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease, talk with your healthcare team about the rehabilitation options available to support living well.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the amazing people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work, organization, and dedication make a real difference, and we are grateful for all that you do every day.

04/20/2026

Losing mobility can be challenging, but today’s prosthetic technology is opening new doors. Modern prosthetics are lighter, more comfortable, and smarter than ever, using sensors, AI, and advanced materials to enable more natural, responsive movement. 3D printing allows precise, custom fits, while osseointegration—a surgical procedure where a titanium implant is anchored directly into the bone and fuses over several months—provides a stable, functional connection, making the prosthetic feel like a true extension of the body.

Medical rehabilitation helps individuals with prosthetics build strength, balance, and coordination to use their new limb safely and confidently in daily life. Through personalized therapy and support, rehabilitation enhances function, comfort, and long-term adaptation.

04/13/2026

Progress in Parkinson’s disease research is happening thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). According to recent studies, AI is helping scientists find hidden patterns in complex data, identify new treatment targets, and better understand how Parkinson’s disease progresses.

Using large studies like the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), which include brain scans, genetics, clinical tests, and wearable device data, AI can spot early warning signs, reveal different “subtypes” of the disease, and help researchers design more precise, personalized treatments.

These breakthroughs are helping scientists understand why Parkinson’s disease affects each person differently and move closer to treatments that are tailored to individual needs.

To learn more, visit https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/how-artificial-intelligence-helps-power-parkinsons-research

04/06/2026

Occupational therapists at our hospital help people return to everyday activities that are important to them after injuries or illnesses. Our occupational therapists focus on rebuilding the physical and cognitive skills needed to safely and confidently manage daily tasks.

Cooking is a daily activity that an occupational therapist may address, working on strength, coordination, and hand control for tasks like chopping, stirring, and using kitchen tools. They also may introduce adaptive equipment to make tasks safer and easier, while supporting skills such as planning, sequencing, and following a recipe. Therapy often takes place in activity-of-daily-living room, designed to emulate home conditions so patients can practice skills in a realistic, familiar environment.

By breaking activities into manageable steps and making simple changes to the environment, occupational therapy helps people regain confidence and independence in meaningful daily routines.

03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we honor the physicians, from physiatrists to internists and specialists, whose dedication, knowledge, and compassion help our patients regain strength, independence, and confidence.

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50 Indian Drive
Dallas, TX
75165

Telephone

+19729249440

Website

http://www.ClearSkyHealth.com/Waxahachie, https://clearskyhealth.com/waxahachie/video-tour/

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