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Lori A. Bolgla, PT, Ph.D., ATC Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy Office: EC-1334
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Faculty Research Activity
Research Description:
The influence of the hip on patellofemoral pain syndrome etiology;
Rehabilitation strategies for the conservative treatment of patellofemoral
pain syndrome; Kinesiological applications of surface electromyography (EMG);
Use of the horse as a treatment strategy (Hippotherapy).
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The effect of hippotherapy on function in special needs children
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Gender differences regarding lower extremity muscle activation during single-leg weight bearing exercises
Recent Publications:
Bolgla LA, Uhl TL: “Reliability of Electromyographic Normalization Methods
for Evaluating the Hip Musculature,” Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology, 17(1): 102-111, 2007.
Boling MC, Bolgla LA, Mattacola CM, Uhl TL, Hosey R. “Outcomes of a
Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Program for Patients Diagnosed with
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome,” Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, 87(11): 1428-1435, 2006.
Bolgla LA, Malone TR, Uhl TL, Umberger BR. “Reliability of Evaluation Tools
for Assessing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome,” The Journal of Athletic
Training, 41(2), S34, 2006.
Bolgla LA, Malone TR, Uhl TL, Umberger BR. “Hip and Knee Strength, EMG
Activity, and Kinematics in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome,” The
Journal of Orthopaedics and Sports Physical Therapy, 36(1), A67, 2006.
Bolgla LA, Uhl TL: “Electromyographic Analysis of the Hip Musculature in
Healthy Subjects,” Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy,
35(8): 487-494, 2005.
Bolgla LA, Malone TR: “Exercise Prescription and Patellofemoral Pain
Syndrome. Evidence for Rehabilitation,” Journal of Sport Rehabilitation,
14(1): 72-88, 2005.
Bolgla LA, Hazle C, Malone TR: “Managing Overuse Injuries in Athletes,”
Biomechanics, 9(8): 24-36, 2004.
Bolgla LA, Malone TR: “Plantar Fasciitis and the Windlass Mechanism. A
Biomechanical Link to Clinical Practice,” Journal of Athletic Training,
39(1): 77-82, 2004.
Bolgla LA, Keskula DR: “A Biomechanical Approach toward the Evaluation and
Treatment of Lower Leg Dysfunction,” Athletic Therapy Today, 8(5): 6-12,
2003.
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