--- title: "Physical therapy and rehabilitation services | Sutter Health" description: "Need physical therapy or rehabilitation? Sutter Health's 70+ specialists offer outpatient PT, sports therapy and post-surgical rehab across Northern California." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Physical therapy and rehabilitation ![A physical therapist guides a patient through rehabilitation exercises at a Sutter Health outpatient clinic.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/physical-therapy-rehabilitation-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Physical therapy and rehabilitation When an injury or illness makes you less independent, you want a team of specialists to help you resume your daily activities. We offer comprehensive services, programs and therapies to meet your specific goals. [Find a Physical Therapist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+Medicine+and+Rehabilitation%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) ![A physical therapist guides a patient through rehabilitation exercises at a Sutter Health outpatient clinic.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/physical-therapy-rehabilitation-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) Why choose Sutter? Managing a severe illness, injury or condition can challenge your physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're recovering from a car accident or a [stroke](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/stroke-and-neurovascular-care), our physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists can create a personalized treatment plan to help you regain function and independence. Our rehabilitation centers are certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities for upholding the highest industry standards of excellence, especially in stroke and brain injury care. We provide care in whatever setting you need it: outpatient, inpatient, telehealth or home health visits. Your doctor, nurses and therapists work closely with you to relearn skills, develop new ones or adjust your lifestyle. Since adapting to a new way of doing things can be challenging, we offer personalized education and exercises to help you return to what you love most. ## By the numbers ### 70+ physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists provide exceptional care and help you recover faster. ### 4 inpatient acute rehabilitation centers recognized for the highest industry standards of excellence. ### 95% of Sutter patients surveyed say they were satisfied with their rehabilitation program. ### Top 2% for best-in-the-nation care  at our acute rehabilitation facilities recognized by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. ## 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 - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Chronic back pain - Chronic neck pain - Concussion - [Elbow pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hand-wrist-elbow) - Hand injury - [Headache](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care) - [Hip pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip) - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) - Pelvic floor dysfunction - Post-surgery recovery - [Shoulder pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder) - [Stroke](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/stroke-and-neurovascular-care) ## Treatments - [Acute inpatient rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation) - Amputation rehabilitation - [Brain injury rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/brain-injury-rehabilitation) - [Cancer rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-rehabilitation) - [Cardiac rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiac-rehabilitation) - [Interventional pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pain-management) - Lymphatic drainage massage - [Neurological rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neurological-rehabilitation) - [Outpatient rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/outpatient-rehabilitation) - [Pelvic floor physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pelvic-floor-and-incontinence-therapy) - Prosthetic training - [Pulmonary rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-rehabilitation) - [Spinal cord injury rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation) - [Sports rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) - Swallowing therapy - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ## Related services - [Back and spine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine) - [Cancer services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer) - [Neuroscience](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuroscience) - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) - [Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) - [Senior services and geriatric care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/senior-services-and-geriatric-care) - [Stroke and neurovascular care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/stroke-and-neurovascular-care) - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) ## Awards and accreditations [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+therapy+and+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D) U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Rehabilitation Center U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes Newsweek 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025 Newsweek 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025 Newsweek 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025 U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Top 50 National Ranking for Rehabilitation [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+therapy+and+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D) ![patient-learning-how-to-walk](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/patient-learning-how-to-walk.jpg?h=1357&iar=0&w=2209) ## See how far you can go We’re helping people recover faster. See our latest rehabilitation services outcomes for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more.  [View rehabilitation outcomes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/quality-care/service-outcomes/physical-therapy-rehabilitation-outcomes) ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Recovery support beyond the hospital Our inpatient acute rehabilitation centers offer a safe, structured bridge between hospital and home. Independently accredited and nationally recognized, these centers specialize in post-surgical rehabilitation, stroke recovery, brain and spinal cord injury care. [Explore inpatient rehab services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation) ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ![researcher-in-lab](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/health-professionals/researcher-in-lab.jpg?h=4999&iar=0&w=7708) ## Research that's advancing rehabilitation care Musculoskeletal conditions, from joint and tendon injuries to back and neck pain, are among the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Our research teams are working to advance treatment options and reduce injury risk. [Read musculoskeletal 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 Page ### [Stroke: signs, prevention and care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/stroke-signs-risks) Learn about stroke prevention, warning signs of stroke and Sutter Health’s award-winning stroke care options across Northern California and the Central Coast. Health & wellness ### [Prevent sports injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/prevent-sports-injuries) Don’t get sidelined by injuries. Follow this advice to stay in the game. Health & wellness ### [How to Maintain Muscle Strength](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-maintain-muscle-strength) Follow this advice to stay strong and healthy as you age. ## 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%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - 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. - Class ### [Support for Long Covid (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a90877c0575e282ad31f561/) Thursday, October 29, 2026 In this 4-part series, join others facing the challenges of Long Covid to learn about integrative strategies to facilitate your healing. - Support Group ### [Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69277bd2a98c7b70b11045d4/) Tuesday, November 3, 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%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Finding Strength After a Spinal Injury ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/finding-strength-after-a-spinal-injury-1042868366) - [Patient story ### The First Step Toward Recovery After Amputation ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/the-first-step-toward-recovery-1042868384) - [Patient story ### A hero's recovery ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/a-heros-recovery-1042868370) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Start your recovery with the right provider Our physical therapists specialize in everything from back pain and sports injuries to vestibular and pelvic floor care. 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