Haley Worst is a term lecturer in the Health Professions Education program at MGH Institute of Health Professions. She also serves as Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at Georgia Southern University, where she teaches courses in evidence-based practice, orthopedics, chronic pain, case management, and pathophysiology.
BS, Biology, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
MS, Physical Therapy, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
DPT, Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
EdD, Higher Education Leadership Practice, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
Haley Worst's research interests include high impact teaching methods for evidence-based practice, mental health factors in graduate healthcare education, and clinical intervention effectiveness in sports and orthopedic practice.
Haley Worst has published papers & textbook chapters - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of her publications on in her CV.
Textbook Chapter
Worst, H & Henderson N. (2021). Ch 20: Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine. Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 5e. Published by Elsevier
In addition, below is a select list of presentations at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list.
How to Develop a Comprehensive Plan to Better Evaluate and Treat a Running Tactical Athlete. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.
Guided Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) During Clinical Education Markedly Improves Student EBP Beliefs Over Didactic Instruction Alone. Health Services Training and Research Conference (CoSTAR) Annual Conference.
Effects of education, taping, and stretching on forward head posture and muscular trigger points. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.