---
title: "Spinal cord injury rehabilitation services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter’s spinal cord injury rehabilitation offers personalized care to improve strength, function, and independence after injury or spinal surgery."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
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3.  Spinal cord injury rehabilitation

# 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.

[Find a rehab specialist](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)

Why choose Sutter?

With over 15 million people suffering from [strokes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/stroke-and-neurovascular-care) 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

provide comprehensive neurology care that guides people from prevention to recovery.

### 40+

neurology studies

bring you care advancements for a full range of complex neurological conditions.

### 6

Sutter hospitals

are recognized as high-performing hospitals for stroke care by U.S. News & World Report.

### 20+

Sutter hospitals

provide comprehensive stroke services, including a virtual Telestroke 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)

## Treatments

-   Balance and vestibular rehabilitation
-   Biofeedback therapy
-   Bladder Training
-   [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy)
-   [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy)
-   Recreational therapy
-   Stroke rehabilitation

## 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%22Spinal+cord+injury+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D)

The Joint Commission

Spinal Cord Injury Program Accreditation

[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%22Spinal+cord+injury+rehabilitation%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)

![doctor-viewing-brain-scans](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-viewing-brain-scans.jpg?h=512&iar=0&w=683)

## 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.

[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%22Neurological+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

### [Back Pain Stretches and Exercises](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/back-pain-stretches-and-exercises)

Want to give your sore back (ouch!) some relief (aaah…)? Work these stretches into your daily routine.  

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%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   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.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Managing Menopause (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a750bbbaa8d303b3e6cec4f/)
    
    Tuesday, December 1, 2026
    
    Join 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.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Exploring Toxic Mold Illness (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a92163bcc0edb62cdf32aa7/)
    
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    
    Haleh Sheikholeslami, M.D. has designed this three-part shared medical appointment for those who suspect that toxic mold illness is the root cause of their symptoms.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Patient stories

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

-   [Patient story
    
    ### Taking a Step Forward with Ekso NR™
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/taking-a-step-forward-with-ekso-nr-1042868356)

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

## Rebuild strength, regain life

Work with Sutter providers to recover function after spinal cord injury through personalized rehab and coordinated care.

[Find a rehab specialist](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)

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