Dr. Chad Nicholas S. Bagatela, PT, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance, running-related injuries, and post-surgical recovery. With more than seven years of clinical experience across the United States and the Philippines, he combines advanced movement analysis, evidence-based rehabilitation, and patient-centered care to help individuals restore function, optimize performance, and return to the activities they value most.
Dr. Bagatela has extensive experience treating a diverse patient population ranging from recreational athletes and runners to post-operative orthopedic patients and active adults seeking to improve movement quality and long-term physical health. His clinical approach emphasizes comprehensive assessment, progressive loading strategies, movement optimization, and individualized treatment plans designed to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
Licensed to practice physical therapy in both the United States and the Philippines, Dr. Bagatela has pursued advanced training in Running Gait Analysis through RunDNA, Blood Flow Restriction Training, Mulligan Concept techniques, and evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation. His clinical background spans outpatient orthopedic, hospital-based, and home health settings, where he has managed orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, and post-surgical populations across various stages of recovery.
Known for his collaborative approach and commitment to lifelong learning, Dr. Bagatela integrates rehabilitation, strength and conditioning principles, injury prevention, and performance-focused care to help patients move efficiently, recover confidently, and maintain active lifestyles. His professional interests include running biomechanics, return-to-sport rehabilitation, movement assessment, injury prevention, and optimizing human performance across the lifespan.