Dr. Nicolette Comley-White

Nicolette Comley-White is a South African physiotherapy researcher whose work centers on neurorehabilitation and adolescent health. Affiliated with institutions in Johannesburg, her scholarship addresses stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and the long-term physical consequences of perinatally acquired HIV. Her research reflects a strong commitment to improving functional outcomes and quality of life in vulnerable populations through contextually relevant rehabilitation models.

Her publications highlight expertise in stroke recovery, including predictors of rehabilitation length of stay, energy expenditure during functional tasks, sexual function post stroke, and the implementation of outcome measures in clinical practice. This body of work demonstrates strength in applying functional assessments and exploring patient-reported outcomes to inform multidisciplinary care and health service planning.

A parallel research stream focuses on adolescents with perinatal HIV, examining physical functioning, fatigue, disability, motor performance, and interprofessional models of care. Through cross-sectional studies, qualitative inquiry, and evidence synthesis, Comley-White contributes important insights into the physical sequelae of HIV in adolescence and advocates for integrated, rehabilitation-informed approaches within resource-constrained settings.