Expert IT Band Syndrome in Beaverton, OR

Don't let outer-knee pain cut your runs short. Get 60-minute, one-on-one care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Headquarters PT, inside The Yard.

Expert Running Physical Therapy in Beaverton, OR
 

When IT Band Pain Keeps You Off the Trail

Outer-knee pain that flares mid-run is frustrating, especially when you're not sure why it keeps coming back.

Runs Cut Short

Pain that shows up at the same mile turns every run into a gamble.

Rushed, Generic Care

Short visits and cookie-cutter handouts leave you without real answers.

Goals on Hold

Races, rides, and workouts get pushed back while you wait for pain to fade.

 
Why Beaverton Runners Choose HQ PT
 

Why Choose Our Beaverton Physical Therapy Clinic

Headquarters PT is not your standard physical therapy clinic. Every visit is a 60-minute, one-on-one session with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so your IT band syndrome plan is built around you, your running, and your goals.

  • 60-minute one-on-one sessions, never handed off to a tech or aide
  • Objective testing, including running gait analysis and VALD force plates
  • Direct text or email access to your PT and a free 15-minute discovery call
 
“I was ready to give up on my knee. For over a year, I visited multiple physical therapists, doctors, and surgeons, and nobody could tell me what was wrong or how to move forward. Dani was able to tell me what was wrong during our very first consultation, and within three months, my knee was almost completely better. HQ completely changed my life.”
 

Your Plan to Beat IT Band Syndrome in Beaverton

Step 1: Talk With a DPT

Start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. No referral needed in Oregon.

Step 2: Assess and Test

Your 60-minute visit digs into how you move, with gait analysis and force plate testing when needed.

Step 3: Train and Return

Get an HQ PT Movement Prescription every visit and unlimited program updates.

 
Running Physical Therapy for Beaverton Athletes
 

IT Band Syndrome and Other Conditions We Treat

Our Beaverton physical therapy team treats outer-knee pain alongside related running and lower-body issues. Running Physical Therapy here uses gait analysis, VALD force plates, and Tindeq dynamometer testing.

  • Runner's knee, patellofemoral pain, and knee pain
  • Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints
  • Hip impingement, hamstring strains, and overuse injuries
 

What Beaverton Patients Say About Our PT Care

5.0 stars from 133 Google reviews

"I came to HQPT with chronic knee pain almost one year ago… I am stoked to share I am pain free and able to enjoy all the adventures with our family."

Kari R.

"Headquarters PT is by far the best PT clinic I've been to… He's knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and pushes me, but with kindness."

Erin B.

"The environment at HQPT is so welcoming and motivating. They are very much results oriented…"

Arvind B.

 

Meet Beaverton's Most Experienced Running Physical Therapy Team

DANI DLOUHY - Clinic Manager PDX  Doctor of Physical Therapy  PT, DPT, CF-1 at headquarters physical therapy

DANI DLOUHY - Clinic Manager PDX

Doctor of Physical Therapy
PT, DPT, CF-1

Ashley Knecht is an Oregon native who grew up in Ashland. She graduated from Portland State University in 2019 with a BS in Health Sciences. During her collegiate years, Ashley competed as a Division One tennis player, where she developed a profound passion for physical therapy, driven by her desire to assist athletes—from professionals to weekend warriors—in achieving optimal recovery and performance.

Ashley attended Regis University for Physical therapy school, graduating in 2022. Since graduating PT school Ashley has focused on enhancing her expertise in sports rehabilitation and injury prevention, incorporating strength and conditioning principles into her rehabilitation strategies. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), she is particularly adept at designing programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risks.

Ashley tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each patient, combining evidence-based practices with a personal understanding of athletic demands and recovery processes. Outside the clinic, Ashley enjoys running, playing tennis, and cooking. Her holistic approach to wellness and commitment to patient education ensures that every individual she works with is well-equipped to return to their passions stronger and more resilient than ever.

ASHLEY HEDGES – Doctor of Physical TherapyPT, DPT, CSCS at headquarters physical therapy

ASHLEY HEDGES – Doctor of Physical Therapy
PT, DPT, CSCS

Ashley Knecht is an Oregon native who grew up in Ashland. She graduated from Portland State University in 2019 with a BS in Health Sciences. During her collegiate years, Ashley competed as a Division One tennis player, where she developed a profound passion for physical therapy, driven by her desire to assist athletes—from professionals to weekend warriors—in achieving optimal recovery and performance.

Ashley attended Regis University for Physical therapy school, graduating in 2022. Since graduating PT school Ashley has focused on enhancing her expertise in sports rehabilitation and injury prevention, incorporating strength and conditioning principles into her rehabilitation strategies. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), she is particularly adept at designing programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risks.

Ashley tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each patient, combining evidence-based practices with a personal understanding of athletic demands and recovery processes. Outside the clinic, Ashley enjoys running, playing tennis, and cooking. Her holistic approach to wellness and commitment to patient education ensures that every individual she works with is well-equipped to return to their passions stronger and more resilient than ever.

MEGHAN KARLSON - Sales Director at headquarters physical therapy

MEGHAN KARLSON - Sales Director

Meghan is an Oregon native, who attended Central Catholic High School and then received her degree in Public Relations and Communications from University of Oregon. She has worked in the corporate world for over 10 years including both agency and in-house. Meghan's most recent role was in hotel sales in downtown Portland, before coming to Headquarters Physical Therapy. She brings sales and marketing expertise along with strong client relations skills. Her decision to join HQ PT team comes from a passion to support the corporate world with wellness solutions to foster the best work environments, in turn creating positive change for employees at work but also in their personal lives. 

Meghan enjoys all types of workouts and especially in group settings like BurnCycle or Bar Method. You can catch her running Hood To Coast most years literally running on no sleep, but her natural energy and adrenaline. Speaking of energy, she has two toddlers which keeps life in motion at all times. Meghan experienced her own PT treatment journey after having two babies and is a big advocate for taking the time and care needed to live pain free. 

JACK ANDERSON - Doctor of Physical TherapyPT, DPT at headquarters physical therapy

JACK ANDERSON - Doctor of Physical Therapy
PT, DPT

Jack received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2021. Before earning his Doctorate, he majored in Kinesiology at Oregon State University, where he also was a member of the National Championship baseball team in 2018 as a starting outfielder. 

While at Oregon State, he was recognized for his accomplishments on and off the field, as he earned All-PAC-12 outfielder and the Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2018 for the entire conference. Before his time at Oregon State, he was a 3-sport athlete in football, baseball, and basketball at local Lake Oswego High school, earning All-State honors in football and baseball. 

Jack believes effective physical therapy interventions start with a patient-centered environment where respect, trust, honesty, and effective communication are paramount to the healing process. 

Jack’s practice as a physical therapist is developed from evidence-informed care, clinical expertise, and the values and circumstances of the patient sitting in front of him. He will use these three main pillars to create a customized plan of care based on the patients’ needs. 

Jack believes in the ethos of Headquarters Physical Therapy. He doesn’t just want his patients to simply reach their goals, but he wants them to enjoy the company they keep on the journey forward. When Jack isn’t working at HQ, you will probably see him inside the baseball cages as a hitting instructor for The Yard.

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Regis University 2021

  • Bachelors of Science Kinesiology - Oregon State University 2018

  • Oregon State National Champion and PAC-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year 2018 

JONAH KOSKI – Clinic Manager, Bend  Doctor of Physical TherapyPT, DPT, TPI-1 at headquarters physical therapy

JONAH KOSKI – Clinic Manager, Bend

Doctor of Physical Therapy
PT, DPT, TPI-1

Jonah received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from George Fox University after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Whitworth University. Jonah is a Bend native who graduated from Bend Senior High School where he played baseball and football. Jonah continued his athletic career playing quarterback at the University of St. Thomas before finishing his career at Whitworth University. Jonah continues his passion for football coaching middle and high school quarterbacks with EForce in the offseason.

Jonah has a TPI certification where he will assess and identify physical restrictions that might be negatively impacting your performance and creating unnecessary discomfort. He is committed to helping you improve and play pain-free.

Jonah’s passion is empowering the inner athlete in everyone, whether it is a professional or aspiring athlete or anyone, regardless of age or physical health, who simply wants to improve the quality of their lives through greater flexibility, strength, and agility. Jonah believes in a patient-centered approach to developing personalized programs utilizing a wide range of treatment approaches that fit the unique needs of the individual.

Jonah’s mission is to serve. He loves working with patients from all backgrounds and devotes himself to improving the quality of their lives.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy - George Fox University 2020

  • Bachelors of Arts – Whitworth University 2016

  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Level 1

DR. RYAN BAUGUS - Owner and Co-Founder PT, DPT, ATC at headquarters physical therapy

DR. RYAN BAUGUS - Owner and Co-Founder
PT, DPT, ATC

Ryan received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from George Fox University in 2015. Prior to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy Ryan received his bachelors degree in Athletic Training from Oregon State University. Ryan has a passion for promoting a narrative of resilience and empowerment, rather than a reliance on the traditional medical model. His purpose is to provide customized solutions to the needs of all individuals by creating a therapeutic alliance with each one.

Ryan utilizes a wide range of treatment approaches to promote positive adaptations that will improve an individuals ability to manage injury and the variability of sport/life. He is not a believer in magic hands and is very upfront with his patients about the limited role that the therapist’s hands play in their overall wellness. Ryan's patients hit the training floor early and often as he believes true motor learning occurs through the organic process of movement experience and error correction.

Ryan treats patients of all backgrounds but excels at working with field and court athletes of all levels and works as a private consultant for several NFL athletes.

Ryan believes that Headquarters Physical Therapy embodies the ideals of the healthcare industry - compassion, empathy, and science-based interventions. He believes that the Headquarters PT team is the best collection of physical therapists and nutritionists that Portland, Oregon can offer

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy - George Fox University 2015

  • Bachelors of Science - Oregon State University 2011

  • Certified Athletic Trainer

  • USAW Level 1 Coach

DANIEL ABDIE - Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, TPI Level 1 at headquarters physical therapy

DANIEL ABDIE - Doctor of Physical Therapy
PT, DPT, TPI Level 1

Daniel Abdie earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021 from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. A lifelong athlete himself, Daniel is passionate about helping athletes of all levels return to sport with confidence, resilience, and tools to thrive. He specializes in sports rehabilitation and performance and has extensive experience guiding competitive athletes through the return-to-play process using evidence-based treatment.

A native of Portland, Oregon, Daniel attended Westview High School where he competed in football, basketball, and track & field earning All-Metro League honors in football and track & field. He then attended Willamette University in Salem, OR where he played wide receiver on the football team while earning a degree in Exercise Science.

Daniel has completed advanced manual therapy coursework through NAIOMT and holds certifications in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, trigger point dry needling, and the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM). His treatment philosophy centers on forming meaningful relationships through individualized, high-level care that empowers athletes both physically and mentally.

Before joining the HQPT team, Daniel founded and operated his own physical therapy practice, where he built strong partnerships with local athletic communities. He continues to work closely with ATHENA and AJAX volleyball clubs, providing specialized care and performance services for youth volleyball athletes.

Outside the clinic, Daniel enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife, Hannah, and their labradoodle, Millie. Whether it’s golfing, hiking, camping, or skiing, he’s always up for an adventure. He’s also an avid sports fan—especially when it comes to football, basketball, and golf.

DYLAN CARMODY - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sports Scientist  PT,DPT,CPSS at headquarters physical therapy

DYLAN CARMODY - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sports Scientist

PT,DPT,CPSS

Dylan is a Physical Therapist and Sport Scientist in Bend, Oregon. He has special interests in rehabilitating calf, Achilles tendon and ACL injuries and has worked in multiple performance settings, including NCAA Division I athletics.

With a background in Division I Strength & Conditioning, he understands what it really means to get back to the sports and activities clients love doing. When he's not geeking out on force plate data, or doing research on soft tissue injuries in athletes, he's probably riding his bike, playing with his dog, or exploring all the nature central Oregon has to offer with his fiancé, Jay. 

Having grown up in Southern California, Dylan has a love for all things outdoors, but especially enjoys his time riding bikes, hiking and running. Outside of his time as a PT, Dylan also works with a sports technology company where he integrates the latest information technologies like force plates and dynamometers into PT and performance training

Nicole Krill - Nutrition Coach at headquarters physical therapy

Nicole Krill - Nutrition Coach

Nicole grew up in Tualatin, Oregon in the kitchen cooking alongside her mom. This led her to take culinary classes and enter competitions all through middle and high school. She went on to attend Culinary School at Linn Benton Community College while finishing her undergraduate degree. She graduated in 2018 from Oregon State University with her Degree in Nutrition.

As a lifelong athlete, she competed in sports ranging from waterpolo, softball, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, track & field, soccer, etc. She later found her passion for triathlon in college where she competed for OSU's Triathlon Club. She went on to race many Ironman70.'s, marathons, and ultra marathons. Which led her to work with our team here at HQPT for injury rehabilitation. Over the years of training, she went on her own journey to learn what NOT to do, how to fuel to perform, and how to sustain a healthy lifestyle outside of a structured training season.

Nicole is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for food & planning, fueling for sport, sustainable healthy living, and much more in a personalized approach with each of her patients to reach their goals. Her hope is that patients leave their sessions feeling empowered, educated, supported, and heard.

  • Bachelors of Science in Nutrition - 2018 Oregon State University

  • Culinary School - Linn Benton Community College 2017

  • Children's Culinary Instructor


Visit Our Beaverton Physical Therapy Clinic

Find us inside The Yard in Beaverton, near Cedar Hills Crossing and Beaverton Town Square. Call or book a free discovery call. Headquarters Physical Therapy, 5465 SW Western Ave Ste H, Beaverton, OR 97005. Phone: (503) 610-9281. Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM; Saturday–Sunday closed.

We're just 6 minutes (1.8 miles) from Beaverton city center. Head toward SW Farmington Rd, turn left onto SW Watson Ave, turn left onto SW 5th St, turn right onto SW Western Ave, then turn right onto SW Arctic Dr to reach The Yard. You'll find us near Cedar Hills Crossing and Beaverton Town Square, a short drive from Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

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