Augusta University has a comprehensive biomedical sciences research agenda with signature
programs in cancer, infection and inflammation, neurological conditions, and cardiovascular
diseases.
Physical therapy faculty are involved in research related to human movement science,
sports medicine, rehabilitation oncology, driving skills assessment, 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
Raymond Chong, PhD
Human movement science
Colleen Hergott, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Strength and balance in the geriatric population
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
