Nate Palmer
Physical Therapist, DPT.
Nate earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University. He specializes in lower-extremity injury management and prevention, helping patients navigate everything from pre- and post-operative rehabilitation to performance-focused athletic care. As a lifelong runner and thru-hiker, Nate is especially passionate about working with runners and mountain athletes, combining traditional physical therapy with strength and conditioning principles and endurance coaching strategies. He lives in Bend with his wife, Sarah, and their two dogs, Honey and Blanche.
More about Nate
Nate’s passion for physical therapy is rooted not only in his academic and clinical training, but also in his personal experiences as an athlete. Through years of competitive running, hiking, and outdoor pursuits, he has experienced multiple tendon and bone injuries himself. Navigating the rehabilitation process firsthand gave him a deeper understanding of both the physical and emotional challenges that come with injury, shaping the empathetic and individualized approach he brings to patient care.
His clinical focus centers on helping patients move efficiently, build resilience, and return confidently to activity. As a certified running gait analyst and clinical running specialist, Nate utilizes functional movement assessments and biomechanical gait analysis to evaluate and treat impairments throughout the lower extremity, from the low back to the foot and ankle. He believes in addressing the root causes of dysfunction
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Services
At Osprey Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Bend, Oregon, your complete recovery is our highest priority. We emphasize the entire kinetic chain to guarantee that the body operates as a cohesive unit instead of a collection of isolated parts. Our holistic approach incorporates personalized treatments designed to assist patients in attaining long-term wellness while enhancing their physical health and performance.
