Aspro Ronel Roos

Ronel Roos is a South African physiotherapy researcher whose work centres on cardiopulmonary and neurological rehabilitation in acute care settings. With sustained collaboration between South Africa and Sweden, research has advanced understanding of chest trauma management, particularly the clinical presentation, physiotherapy practices, and discharge outcomes of patients with thoracic injuries. This work highlights contextual differences in trauma patterns while identifying shared rehabilitation priorities.

A significant strand of scholarship focuses on post-stroke rehabilitation, including unilateral spatial neglect and functional recovery. Contributions span randomized trials and scoping reviews examining prism adaptation therapy and other interventions, as well as investigations into physical and perceived effort during functional tasks such as sit-to-stand. These studies demonstrate expertise in linking physiological measures with patient-reported outcomes to inform evidence-based practice.

Roos also contributes to perioperative and preoperative physiotherapy research, developing structured education frameworks for surgical populations and exploring strategies to prevent pulmonary complications. Across publications, there is a clear emphasis on acute rehabilitation, early mobilisation, and optimizing functional outcomes, reflecting a commitment to strengthening clinical physiotherapy practice through rigorous, context-sensitive research.