Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Rehabilitation - Leander

07/12/2025

For when you want to actually enjoy your vacation, and not spend it in pain, read our latest blog. Learn about proper packing to avoid injuries, movements for long flights and road trip posture to get the most out of your time off.

As the summer adventures begin, we have some great tips to prepare you for your time away while keeping your body in prime shape for movement on the journey.

07/09/2025

Physical Therapist Ellen Slugg shares a few stretches for tight hips and stiff bodies to do anywhere. No equipment needed!

07/07/2025

Margaret Gharis was standing in church when everything around her started spinning. Sick to her stomach, she was escorted out and taken to the hospital by ambulance. After a few days in the hospital, a stroke was ruled out. It was determined the issue was vestibular – affecting the sensory system that controls balance and movement.

She was unable to drive or live alone, a disturbing consequence for someone who routinely attended a Silver Sneakers fitness program and enjoyed road trips. Suddenly unsteady on her feet, Margaret's daughters had to stay with her. It was then she was referred to physical therapist Sarah Brehn for vestibular therapy.

Initially, Margaret relied on a friend to drive her to appointments. When her friend couldn't transport her one day, she took the bus. What Margaret didn't realize was the bus stop was a mile away from our center. Rather than turning back, she walked. With only a cane, she experienced no balance issues, which greatly restored her confidence.

Through physical therapy, Margaret worked with Sarah on her balance and vision issues.

Today her daughters have given her car keys back, she has returned to her home and is regaining her independence.

07/04/2025

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

07/01/2025

In life, our greatest struggles often become our greatest victories.

At 23, Karthik Jayaraman’s career as a physical therapist took an unexpected turn after a biopsy found a cancerous mass in his neck.

Enduring six months of chemotherapy, 35 radiation sessions and extensive surgery to remove the mass, the treatment was extremely intensive – and very successful.

Karthik’s life has now come full circle. He currently serves as the center manager and ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Sammons Cancer Center.

06/30/2025

Cancer survivorship does not begin at the end of treatment. It's a lifelong status that begins at the time of diagnosis, and there's support for survivors starting at day one.

Read our blog to learn about the best time to begin cancer rehabilitation and the five key benefits it brings.

Regardless of your cancer type or treatment, cancer rehabilitation specialists can enhance recovery and assist with the management of current or persistent issues secondary to cancer treatments.

06/28/2025

A cancer diagnosis already comes with a lot of uncertainty. Cancer rehabilitation can offer practical support to help you manage symptoms, regain strength and get back to the things that are important to you. Knowing what to expect throughout care can give you more confidence to move forward.

As we wrap up Cancer Rehabilitation Month, join us to raise awareness, support survivors and spread the message about how cancer rehabilitation is changing lives.



Learn more here: www.cancerrehabmonth.org

06/27/2025

ReVital Physical Therapist Melanie Miller was passionate about our ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program before she became a patient herself. She has a special connection to her patients since she's been on the other side of the table.

Check out this video to learn more about her story.

06/26/2025

Susan Connor and her family had grown accustomed to the cumbersome job of loading the car with everything she needed before going anywhere. With limited endurance post-spinal surgery, Susan wanted to get stronger before chemo and keep some strength throughout her treatment.

Physical Therapist Kelsey Thompson at our Frisco - Main Street center worked with Susan after spinal surgery and before chemotherapy. While her back surgery helped pain in one leg, she was still suffering nerve pain in the other.

She needed help getting in and out of the car, a walker to go just about anywhere and a chair when she went out that she knew would be comfortable. Kelsey and Susan worked to build strength by playing games like UNO and Connect 4 while standing.

Soon enough, her family was leaving her chair at home, she was walking down the street without her walker and Susan felt confident in herself again.

06/24/2025

Every mom's nightmare, Christy discovered she had Stage II breast cancer while 26 weeks pregnant. After pregnancy, she was able to receive treatment, including ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation with Physical Therapist Laila Hasham.

Christy and her family now "live life to the fullest!" Check out this video to hear more of Christy's story.

06/19/2025

Today, we acknowledge the importance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the abolition of slavery.

06/14/2025

Why is cancer rehabilitation important?

Cancer Rehabilitation is vital for managing the lasting effects of treatment and recovery, from pain and fatigue to brain fog and difficulty moving — to the many other side effects along a cancer warrior's journey.

Our Revital Cancer Rehabilitation therapists help patients maintain independence and improve quality of life.

We’re raising awareness about this important resource for patients during Cancer Rehabilitation Month. Learn more at www.cancerrehabmonth.org.