Dawn Hayes, PT, Ph.D. 

Dr. Hayes earned a BS PT degree from Georgia State University (GSU).  She recently received a Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science and a post-graduate certificate in gerontology at the University of Georgia.  She has practiced physical therapy for 17 years in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health settings.  Her areas of interest include geriatrics, chronic disease, and clinical research.  She was instrumental in the development of a total joint replacement rehabilitation program from community education classes to post-operative care.  Her dissertation research investigated the effect of an elastic resistance training program on physical function, muscular strength, and arthritis-related pain in older adult women diagnosed with osteoarthritis.  Other research experience includes physical performance evaluation of chronic heart failure patients and hip fracture patients during post-operative recovery.   Dr. Hayes is currently a member of APTA and PTAG.  She is currently serving as a member of the nominating committee.  Her other memberships include Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  Dr. Hayes is currently an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at NGCSU.