--- title: "Sports injury and orthopedic rehabilitation services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter offers physical and occupational therapies with specialized orthopedic rehab for joint replacement, repair, or reconstruction to aid in recovery." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Sports injury and orthopedic rehabilitation ![sports-injury-orthopedic-rehabilitation-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/sports-injury-orthopedic-rehabilitation-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Sports injury and orthopedic rehabilitation Pain and discomfort from an injury or surgery can disrupt your daily activities. Our comprehensive sports injury and orthopedic rehabilitation services provide specialized therapy to help you return to an active, healthy life. [Find a sports 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+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) ![sports-injury-orthopedic-rehabilitation-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/sports-injury-orthopedic-rehabilitation-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) Why choose Sutter? Whether you have a hip fracture or tennis elbow, working with a specialist can help you regain mobility, strength and flexibility. Our team of doctors and caregivers will develop a personalized restorative program to get you back to the activities you love. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialized orthopedic rehabilitation for those who’ve had [joint replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/joint-replacement), repair or reconstruction surgery. Depending on your needs, we provide acute care in a hospital, outpatient care by appointment and in-home care options. ## By the numbers ### 90+ sports medicine specialists are trusted by professional athletic teams like Bay FC, San Jose Earthquakes and USA Gymnastics. ### 5,000+ joint replacements are performed each year at our hospitals. ### Top 10% of hospitals nationwide for outpatient joint replacement. ### 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 - Hip fracture - Multiple Fractures - [Sports injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) ## Treatments - Custom splint fabrication - Ergonomic modifications - Fracture rehabilitation - Functional medicine consultation - Laminectomy - Massage - Pain management - [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy) - Sports injury prevention - Strength training - Therapeutic exercises ## Helpful resources Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program outcomes (PDF) [English](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/sri-general-rehab-outcomes.pdf) | [Spanish](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/sri-general-rehab-outcomes-spanish.pdf) ![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) ![man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Physical therapy and rehabilitation From treating sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination. [View physical therapy services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [How Weekend Warriors Can Avoid Injury](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-weekend-warriors-can-avoid-injury) Proper preparation can help sprains, strains, tears and trauma. 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 ### [Choose the Right Shoes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/choose-the-right-shoes) Not all athletic shoes are equal. Learn how to choose the right shoe for your activity and your feet. ## 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/6a921393a2df098eb8ae55e4/) Wednesday, November 18, 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. [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) ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Two Torn ACLs Won’t Keep Teen From Her Sports Dream ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/two-torn-acls-wont-keep-teen-from-her-sports-dream-2023563870) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Back to activities you love Find care at Sutter, where rehab specialists provide personalized therapy to restore strength, mobility and function. 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