--- title: "Physical therapy services at Sutter Health" description: "Through personalized care and therapeutic exercises, Sutter Health’s physical therapy services helps you recover mobility and strength after injury or surgery." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Physical therapy # Physical Therapy Physical therapy helps restore function and fitness when you're affected by an injury or surgery. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+Therapist%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) Why choose Sutter? Whether recovering from a [sports injury](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) or managing a chronic condition, our certified physical therapists help you improve strength, mobility and coordination. We kick off care by thoroughly evaluating your strengths and weaknesses. These insights allow us to work together to set achievable goals. Your physical therapist will guide you through customized stretches and exercises and create a home exercise program tailored to your needs. You can also get care that comes to you. We partner with Luna Physical Therapy to provide at-home physical therapy, so you can receive therapy without having to leave your house. ## 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. ### 1 in 100 Americans receive their healthcare from Sutter. ## 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 - Achilles tendon injury - Back muscle strains - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Chronic Postoperative Pain - Elbow Injuries - Injured Rotator Cuff - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) - Neck Strain - Plantar fasciitis - Shin Pain ## Treatments - Assistive devices - Balance and vestibular rehabilitation - Biofeedback therapy - Cupping - Gait Training - Gastric Electrical Stimulation Procedure - Hand therapy - Manual therapy - Massage therapy - Pain management - Pilates rehabilitation - Sports injury prevention - Strength training - Therapeutic exercises - Ultrasound - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ## Specialty programs **Aquatic therapy** Take advantage of water therapy at our state-of-the-art SwimEx™ pool in the Bay Area. The therapy pool has a range of depth and resistance settings that help you gradually increase difficulty and build strength. Your physical therapist will help you transition from body-weight activities to different levels of weight-bearing activities while in the pool. You can also use the underwater treadmill.  Talk to your care team about receiving aquatic therapy. **Pilates classes** Physical therapists with classic and rehabilitation-based Pilates training can help you improve strength, stamina, balance and more. Pilates is suitable for a wide range of people, from the sedentary individual to the elite athlete.  Talk with your care team to see if Pilates classes are a good fit for you. ## 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%22%5D%7D%5D) U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes [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%22%5D%7D%5D) ![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) ## 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. [View 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) ![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 clinical trials](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 ### [Improve your running gait](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/improve-your-running-gait) Paying attention to how you run can help prevent repetitive motion injuries and pain. Learn how to improve your running cadence, impact and pelvic drop. Health & wellness ### [Keep Your Knees Healthy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/keep-your-knees-healthy) Follow this advice to avoid common knee injuries. 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. ## 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%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [Integrative Approach to Back Pain](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a921393a2df098eb8ae55e3/) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Integrative chiropractor Scott Larsen shares his approach to back pain, exploring movement, posture, and inflammation to help patients understand and find relief. - 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. 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