Lori Bolgla

Professor

Lori Bolgla

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery

The Graduate School

  • (706) 721-1517
  • (706) 721-3209
  • EC 1334

Education

  • Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science University of Kentucky, 2005

  • MS, Physical Therapy/Therapist Medical College of Georgia, 1998

  • BS, Physical Therapy/Therapist Medical College of Georgia, 1993

  • MACC, Accounting University of Georgia, 1985

  • BBA, Accounting University of Georgia, 1984

Certifications

  • Georgia Board of Physical Therapy Georgia Secretary of State, 1993

  • Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers 2020

  • PTL Georgia Secretary of State, 1993

Awards & Honors

  • 2020 Augusta University Boundless Teaching Award 2020

  • International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Achievement of Distinction – Outstanding Research Manuscript Excellence Award APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017

  • “Excellence in Research” award finalist, Sports Physical Therapy Section Research Committee APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017

  • Georgia Regents University Faculty Development Fellowship-Teaching Scholars Track 2015

  • CAHS Faculty Research Award 2015

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PTHP 7303

    Research III
  • PTHP 8305

    Research V
  • PTHP 7222

    Found of Phy Therapy
  • PHAS 5131

    Orthopedics
  • CAHS 6524

    Project Development
  • PTHP 7202

    Research II
  • PTHP 8204

    Research IV
  • PTHP 7101

    Evi Based Prac-Research
  • PTHP 7121

    Gen Concepts Pt Mgmt I
  • CAHS 9210

    Investigation of a Problem
  • PTHP 9106

    Research VI
  • CAHS 9010

    Seminar - Research HealthCare: Doctoral Seminar

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

  • Faculty Search Committee 2021 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • CAHS Faculty Council 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair
  • CAHS Research Council 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair
  • Augusta University Pre-Physical Therapy Honors Program 2014 - Present

    Role: Other
  • Student Health Physical Therapist 2012 - Present

    Role: Other

College Service

  • College of Allied Health Sciences Alumni Association Board 2016 - Present

    Role: Other
  • Graduate Council Faculty Appointment Subcommittee 2015 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • CAHS Representative to Graduate School Faculty Council 2014 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • IPRC Oversight Committee 2014 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • College of Graduate Studies Alumni Association Board 2010 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting

Professional Service

  • 6th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat 2019 - Present

    Role: Other
  • University of Kentucky Active Women’s Health Initiative 2019 - Present

    Role: Other
  • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
  • Physical Therapy Reviews 2017 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
  • Gait and Posture 2016 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article