Augusta University
Colleen Hergott, PT, MEd, DPT
Department Chair and Associate Professor in College of Allied Health Sciences
- Augusta GA UNITED STATES
Dr. Hergott is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in aging and exercise.
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Biography
Dr. Hergott is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in aging and exercise. She is a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, an ACSM-Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and an APTA-Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. She promotes physical activity and fall prevention through her work on the APTA-NCOA Task Force, APTA Geriatrics Health and Wellness Special Interest Group, and the Exercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee.
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Alpha Eta Honor Society
2019 Augusta University
Faculty Service Award
2020 CAHS
Inductee
2021 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Education
University of Indianapolis
DHS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
2025University of Indianapolis
DHSc
Health Sciences
2025Baylor University
DPT
Physical Therapy/Therapist
2009University of Texas - Austin
MED
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
1996Baylor University
MPT
Physical Therapy/Therapist
1991University of Texas - Austin
B.A.
Zoology/Animal Biology
1988Links
Media Appearances
Augusta University celebrates faculty commitment to teaching excellence
Augusta University News online
2026-05-21
Colleen Hergott, DPT, an associate professor of physical therapy in the College of Allied Health Sciences, received the Certificate in Teaching Excellence for Student Success this semester. She praised the work of the Center for Instructional Innovation, mentioning the incredible number of resources available to faculty as well as the unwavering support the team has for faculty campus wide. “The CII faculty are so helpful and ready to support us as faculty however they can,” Hergott said. “The workshops are excellent; they’re super engaging and practical. I always come away with something to use in my classroom.”
Physical therapy professor embodies ‘pro bono publico’ through service to community
Augusta University News online
2022-11-07
“Dr. Johnson has a passion for serving the underserved and uninsured members of our community,” said Colleen Hergott, DPT, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Articles
The effects of six months of exercise on single‐ and dual‐task gait and functional mobility relative to usual care alone among people living with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Alzheimer's & Dementia Journal (A&D)2025-01-09
Exercise may improve dual‐tasking and mobility impairments among people living with dementia (PWD), but more evidence is needed. The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to determine the effect of six months of exercise on single‐ and dual‐task mobility compared to usual care alone in PWD.
A Geriatric Interprofessional Education Workshop: A Mixed Method Study
Journal of Applied Disciplines (JAD)2024-10-31
Interprofessional healthcare teams are essential for meeting the needs of our older population. To prepare for interprofessional collaboration, educational programs should offer opportunities for interprofessional education. We created a four-hour geriatric interprofessional workshop addressing cognition, macular degeneration, dysphagia, home safety, fall risk, and pharmacotherapy to examine student perceptions of working in interprofessional teams and their attitudes toward geriatric patients.
Stopping Falls: A United Initiative among Physical Therapy Educators
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics2023-12-28
Falls are not a normal part of aging and pose a significant health risk to older adults. Physical therapists have a role in fall risk management. Preparation to manage falls varies across Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula. This paper describes how six DPT programs integrated community-based fall prevention through the STOP (Screen one-Thousand Older adults to Prevent) Falls initiative.
The effects of strEngth aNd BaLance exercise on Executive function in people living with Dementia (ENABLED): Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Contemporary Clinical Trials2023-05-06
Exercise may improve executive function among people living with all-cause dementia (PWD), but more evidence is needed. The aim of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to examine whether exercise plus usual care improves the primary outcome of executive function, and secondary physiological (inflammation, metabolic aging, epigenetics) and behavioral (cognition, psychological health, physical function, and falls) outcomes compared to usual care alone among PWD.
Knowledge and use of evidence-based programs for older adults in the community: a survey of physical therapy professionals
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy2022-08-10
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality highlights the need for sustainable linkages between clinical and community settings to enhance prevention and improve care of people with chronic conditions. The first step in promoting linkages is understanding the knowledge and use of evidence-based programs by physical therapy (PT) professionals. Therefore, the objective of this study was to describe the knowledge and referral to evidence-based programs in the community by a convenience sample of PT professionals and to examine the characteristics of those who refer to evidence-based programs.
