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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Recovering from a spinal cord injury or spinal surgery can be a difficult process. Rehabilitation specialists in the Sutter Health network use a variety of therapies to help you regain strength and physical function.

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Featured Services

  • Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Biofeedback Services
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Spasticity Management
  • Wound Care

Excellence in Rehabilitation

When you’re recovering from a spinal cord injury, you want a team of specially trained doctors, therapists and nurses at your side to help you succeed. At select Sutter locations, our caregivers give you the opportunity to gain as much independence as possible and find personal support and encouragement to begin building a new life.

Spinal cord rehabilitation can take place on an inpatient basis at a hospital, on an acute level at a rehabilitation center or on an outpatient basis. Our rehabilitation experts emphasize a comprehensive and personalized approach to recovery that not only focuses on physical care, but also your cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social well-being. We use an interdisciplinary team approach that incorporates neuropsychologists, recreation therapists, case managers, dietitians and other caregivers to help put you on the path to better health.

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Here are some of the services we offer:

  • Balance and vestibular rehabilitation for people with vertigo, imbalance and dizziness.
  • Bladder and bowel retraining.
  • Family and caregiver education.
  • Individualized and group treatment activities.
  • Practice in-facility “apartments” where you and a family member or caregiver can practice your care routine, with support, before going home.
  • Spasticity management.
  • Support groups and access to community resources.
  • Supportive counseling for you and your family.
  • Training in self-care.
  • Wheelchair mobility and ambulation training.

Throughout Northern California, our rehabilitation centers are certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities as adhering to the highest industry standards of excellence.

Clinical Perspectives

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What to Expect During Acute Rehabilitation

During your stay at one of Sutter’s acute rehabilitation centers, you’ll work with a team of specialists to gain independence in daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, preparing and eating meals, and moving around with or without adaptive equipment.

Patient Stories

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute Adopts New Technology

Read Ray's story about his journey with the Ekso NR Robotic Exoskeleton and how it was made possible through generous donors.

Taking a Step Forward with Ekso NR™

When Robert’s legs began to feel weak due to Miller Fisher syndrome, he turned to the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Robert A. Schulman, M.D.

Robert A. Schulman, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Navjeet K. Boparai, M.D.

Navjeet K. Boparai, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

D. Michael Hembd, M.D.

D. Michael Hembd, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hoyman M. Hong, M.D.

Hoyman M. Hong, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Ethelynda A. Tolentino, M.D.

Ethelynda A. Tolentino, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Thomas S. Pattison, M.D.

Thomas S. Pattison, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Konrad H. Ng, M.D.

Konrad H. Ng, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Henry Koh, M.D.

Henry Koh, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Michael K. Park, M.D.

Michael K. Park, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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