John Center PT

Background and Education

John Center PT DPT OCS CSCS Sports Physical Therapist in Bend Oregon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance from the University of Montana and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah. He returned to the University of Montana and completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency where he completed in-depth coursework and mentoring in the management of orthopedic and running related injuries. He is currently completing his Fellowship training in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and has been currently focusing on the management of neck and upper back injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, John is an associated faculty member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at OSU-Cascades.

Highlights and Specialties

John is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

John blends clinical expertise with a data-backed approach, using strength and performance testing to personalize care and track progress. He specializes in lower extremity injuries, surgical rehabilitation of the knee and shoulder, and the unique demands of endurance athletes.

John has had great success helping runners return to pain-free training and improved performance. Through individualized strength programming and strategic training adjustments, he’s improved both performance and injury recovery. Whether you’re battling stubborn calf strains or working through a stress fracture, John partners with your care team to guide your recovery every step of the way.

Interests

This spring, John participated in several gravel bike races, placing 3rd in the Gorge Gravel Grinder and 7th in the Sasquatch Duro.

John takes full advantage of living in Bend by spending as much time as he can in his running shoes, on his gravel or mountain bike, or on his paddleboard—especially if he can do it with his wife, Laurel, and their dogs, Blue and Indi