Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Recovering from a spinal cord injury or spinal surgery can be a complex process. Our spinal cord rehabilitation specialists use a variety of therapies to help you regain strength and physical function.
With over 15 million people suffering from strokes and 500,000 spinal cord injuries each year, it has never been more critical to help patients recover quickly. Rest assured, our specialists can help you gain independence when recovering from a spinal cord injury.
At Sutter, an interdisciplinary team of neuropsychologists, recreation therapists, case managers, dietitians and other caregivers will help put you on the path to better health. You can receive spinal cord rehabilitation services during an inpatient stay at a hospital, at a rehabilitation center or through outpatient visits. Our rehabilitation specialists emphasize a comprehensive and personalized recovery approach that focuses on physical care and your cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social well-being.
By the numbers
150+
neurologists
40+
neurology studies
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Sutter hospitals
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Sutter hospitals
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Treatments
- Balance and vestibular rehabilitation
- Biofeedback therapy
- Bladder Training
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Stroke rehabilitation
Awards and accreditations
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Comfortable in-between care
When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our four inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery.
Neurological conditions research
Neurological conditions affect the nervous system due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues. There are many known neurological conditions, but rest assured, neuroscience research seeks to uncover more effective treatments.
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Classes & events
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Support GroupDementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara
Tuesday, November 3, 2026Build a support system with people who understand.
ClassManaging Menopause (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026Join Lorena Hillman, M.D., to learn about menopause and perimenopause and the holistic strategies that can help with symptoms that arise, including insomnia, hot flashes, and fatigue.
ClassAyurveda for Insomnia (Virtual)
Thursday, November 5, 2026Aparna Dandekar, DO, draws from her knowledge as an Ayurvedic specialist to help people who struggle with insomnia using an easy-to-understand approach.
Rebuild strength, regain life
Work with Sutter providers to recover function after spinal cord injury through personalized rehab and coordinated care.