Augusta University has a comprehensive biomedical sciences research agenda with signature
programs in movement science, inflammation, neurological conditions, and cardiovascular
diseases.
Physical therapy faculty are involved in research related to human movement science,
sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, educational delivery systems and cardiovascular
health. The department also houses three research labs with activities directed by
PT faculty. For more information about the department's research resources and faculty
research interests, visit the following links.
Biochemistry Lab »
Director: Chandramohan Wakade, MBBS
State-of-the-art equipment for biochemical analyses
Human Movement Science Lab » Director: Raymond Chong, PhD
Equipped to study automatic and voluntary motor coordination and adaptations using
established and novel experimental paradigms such as surface perturbations, treadmill
locomotion, forward fall, obstacle crossing and optical prism adaptation
Musculoskeletal Performance Lab »
Director: Lori Bolgla, PT, PhD, ATC
Equipped to examine muscle activation using non-invasive, clinically-based techniques
Margaret Blagg, PT, DPT
Gender-specific health concerns and the role of physical therapy in the conservative management of these conditions. Incontinence, dyspareunia, and infertility are my primary interests
Lori A. Bolgla, PT, PhD, ATC
The influence of the hip on patellofemoral pain syndrome etiology
Charlotte A. Chatto, PT, PhD
Gait measurement and intervention in persons with neurological problems
Colleen Hergott, PT, DPT, GCS, C/NDT
Health Promotion and Fall Prevention for Older adults
Malorie Novak, PT, DPT, PhD
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning including lifelong learning, student outcomes, and innovation in teaching.
Vanessa Everett, PT, DPT, GCS
The impact of various prosthetic training interventions and balance strategies on adult lower extremity prosthetic users.
Lawrence Ramiscal, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT
Clinical research and intervention studies that support the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in the treatment of orthopedic conditions particularly in the application of manual therapy and exercise
Chandramohan Wakade, MBBS
Biochemistry of immune function in neurologic conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer and traumatic brain injury
