--- title: "Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter’s pediatric physical therapy helps children build strength, balance, and coordination through personalized exercises and therapeutic activities." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation ![pediatric-physical-therapy-rehabilitation-3](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-physical-therapy-rehabilitation-3.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation Our pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists can help your child cope with or overcome physical or developmental disabilities. [Find a pediatric therapist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ![pediatric-physical-therapy-rehabilitation-3](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-physical-therapy-rehabilitation-3.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? We know families face many challenges when a child has physical or developmental disabilities. Our rehabilitative specialists help children overcome speech and language delays, learning disabilities, swallowing problems, neurological problems and motor skill disorders. We’re also here to help you learn the best ways to take care of and help your child in your day-to-day life. Whether your child needs help due to a congenital condition, developmental delay, hospitalization or surgery, our specialists provide advanced, comprehensive treatment. Our team assesses each child’s needs, sets goals and creates a personalized intervention plan and home treatment program. We also train and educate parents and caregivers and provide information and referrals to community resources to help your child thrive. ## By the Numbers ### 65+ physical therapists offer advanced pain management and state-of-the-art joint replacements for a faster recovery. ### 3 of America’s best physical rehabilitation centers in California, according to Newsweek and Statista for 2024. ### Top 2% for best-in-the-nation care at our acute rehabilitation facilities recognized by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. ### 95% of Sutter patients surveyed say they were satisfied with their rehabilitation program. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - [Asthma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/asthma) - Auditory processing disorder - [Autism spectrum disorder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/autism) - Bowel issues - Cerebral Palsy - Cerebrovascular accident - Chronic respiratory failure - Cystic fibrosis - Development Disorder - Developmental Delay - Feeding Disorders - Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure - Hearing loss - Larynx conditions - Learning Disability - Muscle Injury - [Neurological Diseases](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neurology) - Pediatric Spinal Disorders - Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Syndrome - [Pulmonary disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care) - Speech and Language Developmental and Learning Disorders ## Treatments - Biofeedback therapy - [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy) - [Pediatrict physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) - [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy) - Recreational therapy - [Speech and language therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/speech-and-language-therapy) ![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Musculoskeletal conditions research Musculoskeletal conditions cause pain or injuries in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues, especially in the workplace. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Musculoskeletal+Disorders%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Child speech development milestones](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/child-speech-development-milestones-and-more) Find answers to common questions about speech development. Health & wellness ### [A Look at Early Child Development](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/a-look-at-early-child-development) There's a wide range of normal in young children. Health & wellness ### [Growing Pains in Children](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/growing-pains-in-children) Find out what they are, who they impact and what to do about them. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Breathing+and+allergies%5C%22+%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [Support for Long Covid (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aea1c8d96b7788d3d5075a5/) Tuesday, January 5, 2027 In this 4-part series, join others facing the challenges of Long Covid to learn about integrative strategies to facilitate your healing. - Class ### [Finding Relief from Mast Cell Overactivity (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a922c3193564e6106f484c5/) Thursday, December 10, 2026 Join integrative physician Andy Luckett, MD, to learn about mast cell and histamine disorders, what may cause their dysfunction, and integrative approaches that may help ease symptoms. - Support Group ### [Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69277bd2a98c7b70b11045d5/) Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Build a support system with people who understand. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Breathing+and+allergies%5C%22+%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Support for every milestone At Sutter, our rehab teams help kids build skills, overcome challenges and gain confidence for everyday life. 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