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
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- LBOLGLA@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2141
- (706) 721-3209
- EC 1334
Education
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Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science
University of Kentucky, 2005
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MS, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Medical College of Georgia, 1998
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BS, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Medical College of Georgia, 1993
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MACC, Accounting
University of Georgia, 1985
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BBA, Accounting
University of Georgia, 1984
Certifications
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Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers
1999
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Georgia Board of Physical Therapy
Georgia Secretary of State, 1993
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PTL
Georgia Secretary of State, 1993
Awards & Honors
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2020 Augusta University Boundless Teaching Award
2020
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Achievement of Distinction – Outstanding Research Manuscript Excellence Award
APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017
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“Excellence in Research” award finalist, Sports Physical Therapy Section Research Committee
APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2017
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Georgia Regents University Faculty Development Fellowship-Teaching Scholars Track
2015
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CAHS Faculty Research Award
2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PTHP 8015
Evidence-Based Practice II
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PTHP 7110
Kinesiology
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PHAS 5131
Orthopedics
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PTHP 9394
Elective
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PTHP 7315
Evidence-Based Practice I
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PTHP 9116
Prof Prac Expectations 6
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PTHP 9106
Research VI
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PTHP 8305
Research V
Teaching Interests
Biomechanics
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Evidence Based Practice
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Assessing the Inter-Rater and Inter-Trial Reliability of the NeurOptics Pupillary Light Response-3000 Pupillometer, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Comparison of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Females with and without Patellofemoral Pain and Associations with Patella Position, Hip and Knee Kinematics, and Pain, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Increased Degenerative Biomarkers in Females with Patellofemoral Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis with 6-Month Progression, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Is the YES/NO Classification Accurate in Screening Scapular Dyskinesis in Asymptomatic Individuals? – A novel validation study utilizing surface electromyography as a surrogate measure in identifying movement asymmetries, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Physical Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Embedded Medical Librarians within Evidence-Based Practice Courses: A mixed-methods pilot study, 2025
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 Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Faculty Council
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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CAHS Research Council
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Augusta University Pre-Physical Therapy Honors Program
2014 - Present
Role: Other
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Student Health Physical Therapist
2012 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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College of Allied Health Sciences Alumni Association Board
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Graduate Council Faculty Appointment Subcommittee
2015 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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CAHS Representative to Graduate School Faculty Council
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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IPRC Oversight Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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College of Graduate Studies Alumni Association Board
2010 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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6th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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University of Kentucky Active Women’s Health Initiative
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Physical Therapy Reviews
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Gait and Posture
2016 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
