Expert Runner’s Knee Physical Therapy in Bend, OR

Runner’s knee shouldn’t end your miles. Get 60+ minute, 1-on-1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who finds the root cause and gets you back on the Deschutes River Trail.

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Expert IT Band Syndrome Physical Therapy in Bend, OR

Runner’s Knee Doesn’t Have to Keep You Off the Trails

Your Miles Keep Getting Cut Short

Knee pain that flares mid-run forces you to stop, skip races or give up the trails you love.

Generic, rushed PT often treats the symptom and misses the cause. If knee pain keeps cutting your runs short, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to settle.

Rest Alone Hasn’t Fixed It

Time off may calm symptoms, but if the cause isn’t addressed, the pain can return when you do.

Past PT Fell Short

Rushed, one-size-fits-all visits leave you without answers. You deserve a plan built around you.

Why Bend Athletes Choose Capacity PT for IT Band Care

At Capacity, every visit is 60+ minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We pair hands-on manual therapy with strength and conditioning and objective testing to fix the root cause.

  • 60+ minute 1-on-1 sessions with a DPT, no aides, techs or double-booking

  • Running gait analysis, force plate and VALD testing for objective answers

  • 24-hour text access to your therapist between visits

Why Bend Residents Choose Us for Physical Therapy

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What Athletes Say About Their Recovery

  • "My ortho gave me the option of surgery or Capacity. I chose Capacity. This was four years ago and I've been playing hockey, skiing, cycling, and hiking pain free since." — Nick W.

Your Runner’s Knee Physical Therapy Plan in Bend

Step 1: Free 20-Minute Discovery Call

Tell us your story and get matched with the right Doctor of Physical Therapy before you commit.

Step 2: Root-Cause Evaluation

A hands-on exam with a movement screen, running gait analysis and force plate testing to find why your knee hurts.

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Step 3: Custom Plan & Ongoing Support

Manual therapy, strength work and a program updated every visit, with 24-hour text access to your therapist.

Our Bend physical therapy clinic treats runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain) and related lower-body conditions, using movement screens, gait analysis, manual therapy and progressive strength work.

  • Runner’s knee / patellofemoral pain and general knee pain

  • IT band syndrome, meniscus injuries and ACL recovery

  • Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and shin splints

Runner’s Knee Physical Therapy in Bend, OR

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IT Band Syndrome & Running Injuries We Treat in Bend

What Bend Athletes Say About Our Care

  • "I tried online PT and another in person PT in Bend and did not get better. I finally landed at Capacity PT and finally have genuine hope that my issues will resolve."

    Carol H.

  • "I've been battling some running injuries for what felt like the longer part of a year. … Lindsey was able to address my problem instantly and give me the proper exercises to fix it."

    Blake S.

  • "Working with David has been fantastic. … After working with David I learned what 'feeling great' can be with my shoulder."

    Maria D.

Meet Our Runner’s Knee Physical Therapy Team in Bend

  • Nick Hagen, DPT

    Nick Hagen, DPT, SCS, CSCS, CFMT, Owner/Founder

    Licensed PT since 2009 with a sports PT residency. Has cared for NBA, NFL, MLB and US Ski Team athletes.

  • Lindsey Hagen, DPT

    Lindsey Hagen, DPT, RRCA Certified Run Coach

    Advanced training in evaluating and treating running athletes. Runs marathons and ultramarathons.

  • Ellie Meyrowitz, DPT

    Ellie Meyrowitz, DPT, OCS

    Works with runners and endurance athletes, blending manual therapy with strength and conditioning.

  • Aleksey Lavrinenko, DPT

    Aleksey Lavrinenko, DPT, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

    Studied running gait mechanics in a research lab and is a certified orthopedic manual therapist.

  • Kate Holmer, DPT

    Kate Holmer, DPT

    Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy for athletes and orthopedics. Avid climber, mountain biker, and ice hockey player with deep understanding of active lifestyle demands.


  • David Bergstrom, DPT

    David Bergstrom, DPT

    Treats athletes of all ages, combining manual therapy with functional strength and conditioning.

Visit Our Bend Physical Therapy Clinic

We’re just 5 minutes (1.3 miles) from downtown Bend. Take NW Wall St to the traffic circle, exit onto SW Industrial Way, continue straight onto SW Bond St, then turn left onto SW Scalehouse Loop. We’re in southwest Bend, near Old Mill District and Century Park Shopping Center, and a short drive from Bend Towne Center.

Address: 150 SW Scalehouse Loop, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97702

Hours: Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM, Fri 7 AM–2 PM, Sat–Sun Closed.

Email: info@capacitypt.com
Phone: (541) 224-7485
Fax: (541) 203-2540

Runner’s Knee PT Questions, Answered

  • Oregon allows direct access, so many patients don’t need one.

  • 60+ minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, with no aides or double-booking.

  • We’re private-pay. We share pricing upfront and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Yes. We’re at 150 SW Scalehouse Loop, Suite 101. Start with a free 20-minute call to get matched with the right DPT.

  • Call (541) 224-7485 and we’ll help you take the first step.

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