Dr. Monique Keller

Monique Keller is a South African physiotherapy scholar whose work centres on hand rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and health systems strengthening within the African context. Her scholarship aligns closely with national priorities such as equitable rehabilitation access, interprofessional collaboration, and the implementation of evidence-based practice in resource-constrained settings.

Her publications highlight expertise in hand injury management, including metacarpal fracture rehabilitation, splinting approaches, and clinical guideline development through consensus methods. She also explores interprofessional service delivery under National Health Insurance reforms, advocating for ICF-framed, team-based rehabilitation. Qualitative and survey-based studies further demonstrate strengths in understanding patient adherence, weight-bearing barriers, lymphoedema care, and mental health integration in physiotherapy education.

Keller’s research contributes to context-specific guideline development and improved training for physiotherapists across Southern Africa. By addressing gaps between best-evidence recommendations and real-world practice, particularly in osteoarthritis and trauma care, her work advances inclusive, function-focused rehabilitation and supports policy-informed improvements in clinical education and service delivery.