Lori Bolgla
Kellett Chair of Allied Health Sciences
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
The Graduate School
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- (706) 721-1517
- (706) 721-3209
- EC 1334
Education
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Ph.D., Rehabilitation ScienceUniversity of Kentucky, 2005
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MS, Physical Therapy/TherapistMedical College of Georgia, 1998
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BS, Physical Therapy/TherapistMedical College of Georgia, 1993
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MACC, AccountingUniversity of Georgia, 1985
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BBA, AccountingUniversity of Georgia, 1984
Certifications
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Georgia Board of Physical TherapyGeorgia Secretary of State, 1993
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Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers2020
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PTLGeorgia Secretary of State, 1993
Awards & Honors
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2020 Augusta University Boundless Teaching Award2020
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Achievement of Distinction – Outstanding Research Manuscript Excellence AwardAPTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017
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“Excellence in Research” award finalist, Sports Physical Therapy Section Research CommitteeAPTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017
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Georgia Regents University Faculty Development Fellowship-Teaching Scholars Track2015
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CAHS Faculty Research Award2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Comparison of Patella Alignment and Cartilage Biomarkers in Young Adult Females with and without Patellofemoral Pain: A pilot study, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Gender Differences in Core Strength and Lower Extremity Function during Static and Dynamic Single-Leg Squat Tests, 2018
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised
- Gender Issues in ACL Injury, 2018
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised
- Hip Strength and Kinematics in Patellofemoral Syndrome, 2018
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Management of Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Kinesiological Applications of Electromyography Etiology of Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis
Department Service
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Faculty Search Committee2021 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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CAHS Faculty Council2020 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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CAHS Research Council2020 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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Augusta University Pre-Physical Therapy Honors Program2014 - Present
Role:Other
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Student Health Physical Therapist2012 - Present
Role:Other
College Service
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College of Allied Health Sciences Alumni Association Board2016 - Present
Role:Other
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Graduate Council Faculty Appointment Subcommittee2015 - Present
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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CAHS Representative to Graduate School Faculty Council2014 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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IPRC Oversight Committee2014 - Present
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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College of Graduate Studies Alumni Association Board2010 - Present
Role:Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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6th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat2019 - Present
Role:Other
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University of Kentucky Active Women’s Health Initiative2019 - Present
Role:Other
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders2017 - Present
Role:Reviewer, Journal Article
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Physical Therapy Reviews2017 - Present
Role:Reviewer, Journal Article
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Gait and Posture2016 - Present
Role:Reviewer, Journal Article
