Dr. Sonti Pilusa

Sonti Pilusa is a rehabilitation and physiotherapy scholar whose work centers on disability, health systems, and policy implementation in sub-Saharan Africa. Affiliated with academic and clinical collaborations in Southern Africa, Pilusa contributes to advancing community-oriented and socially responsive rehabilitation aligned with decolonial and public health priorities.

Research explores road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda, examining long-term disability, functional outcomes, and barriers to recovery through mixed-method and qualitative approaches. Additional studies address disability policy implementation in Gauteng, highlighting systemic constraints and facilitators within rehabilitation frameworks, alongside investigations into lower back pain and workplace health in Botswana.

Work on paediatric burns in Ghana and community-based stroke rehabilitation in South Africa demonstrates a commitment to context-sensitive, multidisciplinary care models. Across publications, key strengths include implementation science, policy analysis, and advocacy for accessible rehabilitation services that promote social inclusion and improved quality of life in resource-limited settings.